13broman05 13broman05
  • 15-02-2019
  • Mathematics
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Solve the equation for x.

2
5
(2x − 12) = −28

A)
−18


B)
−29


C)
−32


D)

−9


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wegnerkolmp2741o
wegnerkolmp2741o wegnerkolmp2741o
  • 15-02-2019

Answer:

B)  

−29

Step-by-step explanation:

2/5(2x − 12) = −28  

Multiply each side by 5/2 to clear the fraction

5/2*2/5(2x − 12) = −28*5/2

2x-12 = -70

Add 12 to each side

 2x-12+12 = -70+12

2x = -58

Divide by 2

2x/2 = -58/2

x = -29

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AustinMASamms
AustinMASamms AustinMASamms
  • 28-12-2020

Answer:

The Answer is (B)

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