Solve for x

Question

2x + 39 +5 =12
x = 5
x = 5

x = 2
x = 2

x = 44
x = 44

x=125

Answer 1

Let's solve the equation step by step:

Given: \[ 2x + 39 + 5 = 12 \]

First, combine the constants on the left side: \[ 2x + 44 = 12 \]

Next, subtract 44 from both sides: \[ 2x = 12 - 44 \] \[ 2x = -32 \]

Now, divide both sides by 2: \[ x = \frac{-32}{2} \] \[ x = -16 \]

The solution is \( x = -16 \).

Since none of the provided options (5, 2, 44, or 125) are correct, the answer is: \[ x = -16 \]