Question

Solve the following equation for x.

A.

B.

C.

D.

Answer 1

The answer is B.

x = 265/91

Explanation:

8/7 - (5x-2) = 1/5x -12

8/7 - 5x + 2 = 1/5x - 12

Collect like terms

8/7 + 2 +12 = 1/5x + 5x

(8+14+84)/7 = (x + 25x)/5

106/7 = 26x/5

182x = 530

x = 530/182

x = 265/91

Answer 2

B.

Explanation:

8/7 - 5x + 2 = x/5 - 12

8/7 + 14 = x/5 + 5x

106/7 = 26x/5

x = 265/91