If 12(x - 11) = -15, then x = ?

If 12(x - 11) = -15, then x = ?

1. -49/4
2. -13/6
3. -5/4
4. -1/3
5. 39/4

Answer

The correct answer is E.

Use of the Distributive Property gives the equivalent equation 12x - 132 = -15.

Adding 132 to both sides of the equation results in the equation 12x = 117, implying that the solution is x = 117/12 , or 39/4 when reduced to lowest terms.