Question

What value of x satisfies the equation below?
12 ( x - 2 ) + 3 x = 1 2 ( x + 6 ) + 2

Answer 1

x = 32.6666667

Explanation:

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

Distribute;

12x - 24 + 3x = 12x + 72 + 2

Collect like terms;

15x - 24 = 12x + 74

Subtract 12x from both sides;

3x - 24 = 74

Add 24 to both sides;

3x = 98

Divide both sides by 3;

x = 32.6666667