Question

Solve for x in the equation: 103x−10=10−12x+2
(1 point)
Responses

x=35

x is equal to 3 fifths

x=3

x is equal to 3

x=45

x is equal to 4 fifths

x=−89

x is equal to negative 8 ninths
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Answer 1

103x − 10 = 10 − 12x + 2
Combine the constants on the right: 10 + 2 = 12
103x − 10 = 12 − 12x
Add 12x to both sides: 115x − 10 = 12
Add 10 to both sides: 115x = 22
x = 22/115

So x = 22/115 (approximately 0.1913). This value is not among the provided answer choices.