Answer:
3
Step-by-step explanation:
(2x +1)/8 - (x-1)/3 = 5/24
multiple the 2x+1/8 by 3 and multiple (x-1)/3 by 8 then add them up
6x+3/24 - 8x-8/24 ➡ 6x-8x+11/24 = 5/24
➡ -2x+11 = 5
➡ -2x = 5-11
➡ x = 3
Use the equation A=(1/2)bh
Replace b with 7
Replace h with 12
A=(1/2)(7)(12)
A=(1/2)(84)
A=42
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