Question

Select the correct answer.
Which value of x makes this equation true?
-12x2(x + 9) = 5(x + 4)
O A.
OB.
O C.
O D.

Answer 1

Answer:

B. -2

Step-by-step explanation:

-12x -2(x+9) = 5(x+4)

*ALWAYS REMEMBER YOUR BODMAS*

-12x -2x - 18 = 5x + 20

*group the like terms*

-14x - 5x = 20 + 18

-19x = 38

x = -2