Question

Solve the equation: 6-3(-2-4x)= 2(3(x-4)+7)

A: x= 11/3
B: x=4
C: x= -29/6
D: x= -11/3

Answer 1

6 - 3(-2 - 4x) = 2(3(x - 4) + 7

6 + 6 + 12x = 2(3x - 12) + 7

12 + 12x = 6x - 24 + 7

12 + 12x = 6x - 17

6x = -29

x = -29/6

The correct answer is C.