Question

solve for x. use the sketchpad to show your work.
23x - 12 = 6x + 5
x =

Explanation:

Step1: Subtract 6x from both sides

$23x - 6x - 12 = 6x - 6x + 5$
$17x - 12 = 5$

Step2: Add 12 to both sides

$17x - 12 + 12 = 5 + 12$
$17x = 17$

Step3: Divide both sides by 17

$\frac{17x}{17} = \frac{17}{17}$
$x = 1$

Answer:

$x = 1$