2X-8=7X+12

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Solution for 2X-8=7X+12 equation:


Simplifying
2X + -8 = 7X + 12

Reorder the terms:
-8 + 2X = 7X + 12

Reorder the terms:
-8 + 2X = 12 + 7X

Solving
-8 + 2X = 12 + 7X

Solving for variable 'X'.

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

Add '-7X' to each side of the equation.
-8 + 2X + -7X = 12 + 7X + -7X

Combine like terms: 2X + -7X = -5X
-8 + -5X = 12 + 7X + -7X

Combine like terms: 7X + -7X = 0
-8 + -5X = 12 + 0
-8 + -5X = 12

Add '8' to each side of the equation.
-8 + 8 + -5X = 12 + 8

Combine like terms: -8 + 8 = 0
0 + -5X = 12 + 8
-5X = 12 + 8

Combine like terms: 12 + 8 = 20
-5X = 20

Divide each side by '-5'.
X = -4

Simplifying
X = -4

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