Question

17 (2 – x) – 5(x +12) = 8, then value of
3. If
1-7X
x is :​

Answer 1

2 - x - 5 ( x + 12 ) = 8

2 - x - 5x - 60 = 8

- x - 5x = 8 + 60 - 2

- 6x = 66

x = - 66/6

x = - 11 ➡ Answer

Answer 2

2 - x - 5 (x + 12) = 8

2 - x - 5x - 60 = 8

- x - 5x = 8 + 60 - 2

- 6x = 66

x = - 66/6

$\sf \: x = \color{blue} - 11$