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Solve for x.

58(x+12)=100

(1 point)
Responses

160 1/2

62

159 1/2

63

1 answer

To solve for \( x \) in the equation \( 58(x + 12) = 100 \), follow these steps:

  1. Distribute the 58: \[ 58x + 696 = 100 \]

  2. Subtract 696 from both sides: \[ 58x = 100 - 696 \] \[ 58x = -596 \]

  3. Divide by 58 to isolate \( x \): \[ x = \frac{-596}{58} \]

  4. Simplifying \(-596 \div 58\): \[ x = -10.276 \]

None of the options provided (160 1/2, 62, 159 1/2, 63) allows \(-10.276\) as a feasible solution.

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