Question

Solve the following equation, answer as a reduced, mixed number. Then place the correct number in the box provided.

12(2x - 8) = 4(5 - 2x) + 3(7 - 3x)

Answer 1

12(2x - 8) = 4(5 - 2x) + 3(7 - 3x) =
24x - 96 = 20 - 8x + 21 - 9x =
24x - 96 = 41 - 17x
24x + 17x = 41 + 96
41x = 137
x = 137/41 = 3 14/41 <==

Answer 2

The correct answer is: x = 3 14/41