Question Solve the equation x=−4312Alternative Form x≈−0.27907 Evaluate 9x−12=4x×13Multiply the terms 9x−12=52xMove the variable to the left side 9x−12−52x=0Subtract the terms More Steps Evaluate 9x−52xCollect like terms by calculating the sum or difference of their coefficients (9−52)xSubtract the numbers −43x −43x−12=0Move the constant to the right side −43x=0+12Removing 0 doesn't change the value,so remove it from the expression −43x=12Change the signs on both sides of the equation 43x=−12Divide both sides 4343x=43−12Divide the numbers x=43−12Solution x=−4312Alternative Form x≈−0.27907 Show Solution Rewrite the equation 43x=−12 Evaluate 9x−12=4x×13Evaluate 9x−12=52xMove the variable to the left side −43x−12=0Move the constant to the right side −43x=12Solution 43x=−12 Show Solution Graph