1. First distribute your numbers (which is done in step #2.) so 8x+12=68 Now subtract 12 from both sides of your equal sign to move the numbers all to the left side. You get 8x=56 Now divide both sides by 8. x=7
1. First distribute your numbers (which is done in step #2.) so 8x+12=68 Now subtract 12 from both sides of your equal sign to move the numbers all to the left side. You get 8x=56 Now divide both sides by 8. x=7
