Question

If 2(x−2)+3(4x−1)=0, then the value of x is-

a. 1/2
b. 2
c. 1
d. None of these

Answer 1

a

Explanation:

2(x - 2) + 3(4x - 1) = 0 ← distribute parenthesis on left side

2x - 4 + 12x - 3 = 0 ← collect like terms on left side

14x - 7 = 0 ( add 7 to both sides )

14x = 7 ( divide both sides by 14 )

x =
`(7)/(14)` =
`(1)/(2)`