2X-5=12X

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Solution for 2X-5=12X equation:


Simplifying
2X + -5 = 12X

Reorder the terms:
-5 + 2X = 12X

Solving
-5 + 2X = 12X

Solving for variable 'X'.

Move all terms containing X to the left, all other terms to the right.

Add '-12X' to each side of the equation.
-5 + 2X + -12X = 12X + -12X

Combine like terms: 2X + -12X = -10X
-5 + -10X = 12X + -12X

Combine like terms: 12X + -12X = 0
-5 + -10X = 0

Add '5' to each side of the equation.
-5 + 5 + -10X = 0 + 5

Combine like terms: -5 + 5 = 0
0 + -10X = 0 + 5
-10X = 0 + 5

Combine like terms: 0 + 5 = 5
-10X = 5

Divide each side by '-10'.
X = -0.5

Simplifying
X = -0.5

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