Question

Solve the following equation, answer as a reduced, mixed number. Then place the correct number in the box provided.

12(x - 6) = 2(x - 9)
i got 54/10. Now how can I can it in the mixed number ?

Answer 1

12(x+ -6) =2(x+-9)

order of terms:
12(-6+x) = 2)x+-9)
(-72 + 12x) = 2(x+-9)

record the terms:
-72 +12x=2(-9+x)
-72+12x=(-9*2+x*2)
-72+12x=(-18+2*x)

solving
-72+12x= -18+2x haaaa im not doing the whole work on here but

answer i got was ( x=5.4 )

Answer 2

the answer you are looking for is 5 2/5 your welcome