Solve: 3 - x = 12(x - 1)
Is the correct answer x = 15/13?
Yes it is :)
Yes. 15/13 can be simplified (or reduced).
To solve the equation 3 - x = 12(x - 1), we can follow these steps:
1. Distribute the 12 on the right side of the equation:
3 - x = 12x - 12
2. Move all the terms with "x" to one side of the equation:
-x - 12x = -12 - 3
Simplify the equation:
-13x = -15
3. Divide both sides of the equation by -13 to isolate "x":
x = -15 / (-13)
4. Simplify the expression on the right side of the equation:
x = 15/13
So, the result is indeed x = 15/13. Thus, your answer is correct.