Solve
- $$2 - 5 x = 3 x - 6 x - 12$$

question 229

Multiple Choice

Solve.
- $$2 - 5 x = 3 x - 6 x - 12$$

• A) \(\frac { 3 } { 2 }\)
• B) \(\frac { 5 } { 4 }\)
• C) 6
• D) 7

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