x/14+12=3x-8.5
x/14+12=3x-8.5
Get like terms on the same side.
x/14 - 3x = -8.5-12 = -20.5
Multiply both sides by 14.
x - 42x = -287
41x = 287
x = 7
Get like terms on the same side.
x/14 - 3x = -8.5-12 = -20.5
Multiply both sides by 14.
x - 42x = -287
41x = 287
x = 7