Answer:
x = 5
Step-by-step explanation:
Given
4.8x - 12 = 3.4x - 5 ( subtract 3.4x from both sides )
1.4x - 12 = - 5 ( add 12 to both sides )
1.4x = 7 ( divide both sides by 1.4 )
[tex]4.8x - 12 = 3.4x - 5 \\ 4.8x - 3.4x = 12 - 5 \\ 1.4x = 7 \\ \frac{1.4x}{1.4} = \frac{7}{1.4} \\ x = 5[/tex]
