Answer:
x = -4
Step-by-step explanation:
Isolate the variable, x. Note the equal sign, what you do to one side, you do to the other. Do the opposite of PEMDAS.
Note that: PEMDAS =
Parenthesis
Exponent (& Roots)
Multiplication
Division
Addition
Subtraction
& is the order of operation.
In this case:
First, add 12 to both sides:
5x - 12 (+12) = -32 (+12)
5x = -32 + 12
5x = -20
Next, isolate the variable, x, by dividing 5 from both sides:
(5x)/5 = (-20)/5
x = -20/5
x = -4
x = -4 is your answer.
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