To solve this equation, we need to combine like terms and isolate the variable x.
12x + 5x + 3 = -4.05 - (-5) - 9 - 7 - 2
17x + 3 = -4.05 + 5 - 9 - 7 - 2
17x + 3 = -17.05
Subtract 3 from both sides:
17x = -20.05
Divide by 17:
x = -1.18
Therefore, the solution to the equation is x = -1.18.
To solve this equation, we need to combine like terms and isolate the variable x.
12x + 5x + 3 = -4.05 - (-5) - 9 - 7 - 2
17x + 3 = -4.05 + 5 - 9 - 7 - 2
17x + 3 = -17.05
Subtract 3 from both sides:
17x = -20.05
Divide by 17:
x = -1.18
Therefore, the solution to the equation is x = -1.18.