Question

Solve the equation for x. 1 6 (2x − 12x) = 30 A) −12 B) −15 C) −18 D) −24

Answer 1

$\frac{1}{6}$*(2x-12x) = 30

$\frac{1}{6}$*(-10x) = 30

$\frac{-10}{6}$x = 30

$\frac{-5}{3}$x = 30

$\frac{5}{3}$x = -30

x = -30/$\frac{5}{3}$ = -30 * $\frac{3}{5}$

x = -18

the correct answer is C

Answer 2

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

−18

1

6

(2x − 12x) = 30

1

3

x − 2x = 30

1

3

x −

6

3

x = 30

−

5

3

x = 30

x = 30(−

3

5

)

x = −

90

5

x = −18