solve the equation 8x-12=5x+15
8x-12=5x+15add 12 to both sides8x=5x+27subtract 5x from both sides3x=27divide by 3x=9
8x = 5x + 27 Add 12 to both sides
3x = 27 Subtract 5x from both sides
x = 9 Divide both sides by 3