SOLUTION: Hi, solve for x 5x - 3 - 2x ___________ = 24 7 I have (33/7)x = 27, x = 27(7/33) = 63/11 or 5 8/11 But i need one of these answers: a)53 b)54 c)56 d)57

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Question 904513: Hi,
solve for x
5x - 3 - 2x
____________ = 24
7
I have (33/7)x = 27, x = 27(7/33) = 63/11 or 5 8/11
But i need one of these answers:
a)53 b)54 c)56 d)57
Answer by MathLover1(20849) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!

solve for x
%285x+-+3+-+2x%29%2F7=24

%283x+-+3%29=24%2A7
3%28x+-+1%29=168
%28x+-+1%29=168%2F3
x+-+1=56
x+-+1%2B1=56%2B1
x=57
so, your answer is: d)57