Solve the Equation $\frac { x + 5 } { 7 } - \frac { 3 x - 8 } { 6 } = \frac { 4 - x } { 42 }$

question 92

Multiple Choice

Solve the equation. $\frac { x + 5 } { 7 } - \frac { 3 x - 8 } { 6 } = \frac { 4 - x } { 42 }$

• A) \(x = \frac { 41 } { 7 }\)
• B) \(x = \frac { 79 } { 13 }\)
• C) \(x = \frac { 41 } { 8 }\)
• D) \(x = \frac { 86 } { 15 }\)
• E) \(x = \frac { 82 } { 17 }\)

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