Solve x/5-x=12 - ScanMath

Evaluate

\frac{x}{5} - x = 12

Multiply both sides of the equation by LCD

(\frac{x}{5} - x) \times 5 = 12 \times 5

Simplify the equation

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- 4 x = 12 \times 5

Simplify the equation

- 4 x = 60

Change the signs on both sides of the equation

4 x = - 60

Divide both sides

\frac{4 x}{4} = \frac{- 60}{4}

Divide the numbers

x = \frac{- 60}{4}

Solution

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x = - 15

Solve the equation