How do you solve #5x - 12= 38- 5x#?

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Alan P.
Sep 19, 2017

#color(red)(x=5)#

Explanation:

Given
[1]#color(white)("XXX")5x-12=38-5x#

Add #5x# to both sides
[2]#color(white)("XXX")10x-12=38#

Add #12# to both sides
[3]#color(white)("XXX")10x=50#

Divide both sides by #10#
[4]#color(white)("XXX")x=5#

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