Answer:
x = 9.9
Step-by-step explanation:
12x - 81-2 = 16- 2x
first, combine like terms so,
-81 - 2= -83
12x - 83 = 16 - 2x
now subtract 16 on both sides
12x - 83(-16) = 16(-16) - 2x
12x -99 = -2x
now subtract 12 on both sides
12x (-12) = 99 - 2x (-2)
10x = -99
now divide 10 on both sides
x = 9.9
