Question

How do you solve `2x + 12= - x - 6`?

Answer 1

`x=-6`

Explanation:

Solving this equation means finding value of `x`
To find `x` we take unknown on a sides and numbers to the second

`2x+12=-x-6`

`2xcolor(blue)(+x)=color(blue)(-12)-6`

`3x=-18`
`x=-18/3`
`x=-6`