Solve 12x + 12 = 228
The solution of 12x + 12 = 228 is x = 18.
How to work it out
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The goal is to get x alone. Undo the operations in the opposite order: first the addition, then the multiplication.
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Subtract 12 from both sides:
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Divide both sides by 12:
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Check: put x = 18 back into the equation.
LaTeX source of the formulas on this page
\[ 12x + 12 = 228\ \Rightarrow\ x = 18 \]
\[ 12x + 12 = 228 \]
\[ 12x + 12 - 12 = 228 - 12 \ \Rightarrow\ 12x = 216 \]
\[ \frac{12x}{12} = \frac{216}{12} \ \Rightarrow\ x = 18 \]
\[ 12\cdot18 + 12 = 216 + 12 = 228 \checkmark \]Trying values of x in 12x + 12 = 228
| x | 12x + 12 | Equals 228? |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | 204 | no |
| 17 | 216 | no |
| 18 | 228 | yes |
| 19 | 240 | no |
| 20 | 252 | no |
Questions
What is x in 12x + 12 = 228?
The solution of 12x + 12 = 228 is x = 18.
How do you solve 12x + 12 = 228?
Subtract 12 from both sides to get 12x = 216, then divide both sides by 12 to get x = 18.
How do I check the answer?
Replace x by 18: 12(18) + 12 = 228, which is 228.