Solve for X in the Linear Equation: 5 - x = 12 - 4

Solve for X:

5−x=12−4 5 - x = 12 - 4

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Solve for X:

5−x=12−4 5 - x = 12 - 4

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Step-by-step solution

First, simplify the right side of the equation:
12−4=8 12 - 4 = 8
Hence, the equation becomes 5−x=8 5 - x = 8 .
Subtract 5 from both sides to isolate x x :
5−x−5=8−5 5 - x - 5 = 8 - 5
This simplifies to:
−x=3 -x=3
Divide by -1 to solve for x x :
x=−3 x=-3
Therefore, the solution is x=−3 x=-3 .

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Final Answer

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