Solve the Equation and Check $6 x + 5 = 9 x - 42$

question 12

Multiple Choice

Solve the equation and check. $6 x + 5 = 9 x - 42$

• A) \(x = 18 \frac { 2 } { 3 }\)
• B) \(x = 17 \frac { 2 } { 3 }\)
• C) \(x = 19 \frac { 2 } { 3 }\)
• D) \(x = 14 \frac { 2 } { 3 }\)
• E) \(x = 15 \frac { 2 } { 3 }\)

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