Question

Solve the equation for x.

2
5
(2x − 12) = −28

A)
−18


B)
−29


C)
−32


D)

−9

Answer 1

The Answer is (B)

Answer 2

B)

−29

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