Question Detail
Question
Solve 4(x-3)+12 = 15-5(x+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. Among the options, -3 is the closest, but the exact solution is -5/3. Given the options, -3 is the only negative number.
Hint
Expand both sides, combine like terms, and solve for x.