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Which equation is true when the value of x is - 12 ?F: 1/2x+ 22 = 20G: 15 - 1/2x = 21H: 11 - 2x = 17 J: 3x - 19 = -17

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Substitute x = - 12 in each of the given equation, if the equation satisfy then tha x = -1 2

F) 1/2x + 22 = 20

1/2 ( -12) + 22 = 20

(-6) + 22 = 20

16 is not equal to 22

G) 15 -1/2x = 21

Substitute x = -12 in the expression :

15 - 1/2( -12) = 21

15 + 1/2(12) =21

15 + ( 6) = 21

21 = 21

Thus, The equation 15 - 1/2x = 21 is true for x = -12

H) 11 - 2x = 17

Susbstitute x = ( -12) in the equation :

11 - 2x = 17

11 - 2( -12) = 17

11 + 24 = 17

35 = 17

Since, 35 is not equal to 17

D) 3x - 19 = -17

SUsbtitute x = ( -12)

3( -12) - 19 = -17

-36 - 19 = -17

-36 = -17 + 19

-36 = 2

Since - 36 is not equal 2

Answer : G) 15 - 1/2x = 21

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