Question

Solve for "x": 12(1/2x + 2) - 10 = -3(x - 2) + 2x - 8.

a. 5 points
b. -9
c. -4
d. 1
e. 6.5

Answer 1

To solve for x in the given equation, we simplify and solve the equation step by step to find x = -16/7.

Step-by-step explanation:

To solve for x in the equation 12(1/2x + 2) - 10 = -3(x - 2) + 2x - 8, we need to simplify and solve for x.

Distribute and simplify both sides of the equation:

6x + 24 - 10 = -3x + 6 + 2x - 8

Combine like terms:

6x + 14 = -x - 2

Move all variables to one side and constants to the other:

7x = -16

Divide both sides by 7:

x = -16/7

So, the value of x is -16/7.