Question

Find the value of x.12x-26

Answer 1

12x-26 = 142

We add 26 on each side:

26 + 12x-26 = 142 + 26

On the left side: 26 - 26 + 12x = 12x

On the right side: 142 + 26 = 168

Now: 12x = 168 => x = 168/12

x = 14 ft