A. 12
First, distribute the 12 to both terms inside the parentheses:
12(16x) - 12(6) = 2
192x - 72 = 2
Add 72 to both sides:
192x = 74
Divide by 192 on both sides:
x = 74/192
x = 37/96
Therefore, x = 37/96, which is not one of the answer choices given.
Solve the equation 12
(16x – 6) = 2.
A. 12
B. 35
C. 58
D. 710
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