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MTH 101 MTH 101 Past Questions Objective Question

Question

Solve 4(x-3)+12=15-5(x+6)

Options
A -1.67
Correct Answer
B 7.34
C 15.4
D 6
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

4(x-3)+12=15-5(x+6) → 4x-12+12=15-5x-30 → 4x=-15-5x → 4x+5x=-15 → 9x=-15 → x=-15/9 = -5/3 ≈ -1.67. 

Hint

Expand both sides, combine like terms, and solve for x.

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