Question

What value of x makes the equation true? 12(4x−5)+52=10 Drag and drop the correct number in the box.

x=

A.5

B.8

C.12

D,20

Answer 1

12(4x - 5) + 52 = 10 |use distributive property

(12)(4x) + (12)(-5) + 52 = 10

48x - 60 + 52 = 10

48x - 8 = 10 |+8

48x = 18 |:48

x = 0.375