Finite Math Examples

$8 x + 12 = 7 x + 8$

Step 1

Move all terms containing $x$ to the left side of the equation.

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Step 1.1

Subtract $7 x$ from both sides of the equation.

$8 x + 12 - 7 x = 8$

Step 1.2

Subtract $7 x$ from $8 x$ .

$x + 12 = 8$

Step 2

Move all terms not containing $x$ to the right side of the equation.

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Step 2.1

Subtract $12$ from both sides of the equation.

$x = 8 - 12$

Step 2.2

Subtract $12$ from $8$ .

$x = - 4$