Solve the following and check your solutions: 12x + 5(9

Name: Solve the following and check your solutions: 12x + 5(9 - x) = 429 A) 58.86 B) -58.86 C) 54.14 D) -54.14 E) -5.14
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Solve the following and check your solutions: 12x + 5(9 - x) = 429
A) 58.86
B) -58.86
C) 54.14
D) -54.14
E) -5.14

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

First, distribute the 5 in the equation: 12x + 45 - 5x = 429. Combine like terms: 7x + 45 = 429. Subtract 45 from both sides: 7x = 384. Divide both sides by 7: x = 54.86.