PRC-2 · Chapter 1 · Question 32 of 45
Solve the linear equation for x: 3(x - 4) = 2(x + 1).
Test yourself: pick an answer
Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: B) x = 14
Explanation
First, expand the brackets: 3x - 12 = 2x + 2. Then, move variables to one side and constants to the other: 3x - 2x = 12 + 2, resulting in x = 14.
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