Question

Solve the equation. Then check your solution. 15 (negative 42 x + 40) = 15 (negative 8 x + 244) a. –6 c. 6 b. 0.7 d. 3 Please select the best answer from the choices provided A B C D

Answer 1

C

Explanation:

15 (-42 x + 40) = 15 (- 8 x + 244)

15 cancelled on each side

-42x+40= -8x+244

move all the x to one side & numbers to the other,

-34x =204

x=6