Question

21(2 - x) + 12x = 44

I need y’all to check the steps for me pls I don’t need the answer just the check steps thxs

Answer 1

x = 2/33

Explanation:

21 x 2 - 21 x x + 12 x x = 44

42 - 21x + 12x = 44

42 - 33x = 44

-33x = 44 +42

-33x = 86

x = -86/33

PS: I am not sure of the answer, but the steps should be reliable

Answer 2

Explanation:

21(2 - x) + 12x = 44

42-21x+12x=44

42-9x=44

-42 -42

-9x=2

X=-2/9