Question

32. Solve the equation below.
12-13
= 17

Answer 1

x = 2.5

Explanation:

12x - 13 = 17

12x = 17 + 13

12x = 30 (divide both sides by 12 to get x)

12x/12 = 30/12

x = 2.5

Answer 2

12-13
12-13=-1
Therefore the equation is false.