Let's solve the equation step by step.
The equation we need to solve is:
\[ \frac{2x + 39 + 5}{12} = 12 \]
First, we simplify the equation:
- Combine the terms in the numerator:
\[ \frac{2x + 44}{12} = 12 \]
- To eliminate the fraction, multiply both sides by 12:
\[ 2x + 44 = 144 \]
- Now, subtract 44 from both sides:
\[ 2x = 144 - 44 \]
\[ 2x = 100 \]
- Divide both sides by 2 to solve for \(x\):
\[ x = \frac{100}{2} = 50 \]
So, the correct solution for \(x\) is:
\[ x = 50 \]
None of the options given (5, 2, 44, 125) are correct.
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