Solve for x: (5x + 12) = 18
\(5x + 12= 18 \\ 5x=6\\ x=\dfrac{6}{5}\)
Solutions Simplify brackets \(5x+12=18\) Subtract 12 from both sides \(5x=18-12\) Simplify 18−12 to 6 \(5x=6\) Divide both sides by 5 x=6/5
