Question

Solve for x in the equation below. Round your answer to the nearest hundredth. Do not round any intermediate computations. 12-8x=5

Answer 1

8x=7
x=7/8 ≈ 0.88

0.88

Answer 2

Answer:

x = 0.88

Step-by-step explanation:

$12-8x=5\\\\Collect\:like\:terms\\\\-8x =5-12\\\\-8x = -7\\\\Divide\:both\:sides\:by -8\\\frac{-8x}{-8} \\=\frac{-7}{-8} \\\\x = 0.875\\\\x = 0.88$