What is the value of x if x-23-3x-44=1 ?
A
-85
B
-58
C
58
D
135
Correct Answer: -85
(x - 2)/3 - (3x - 4)/4 = 1 {4(x - 2) - 3(3x - 4)}/12 = 1 4x - 8 - 9x + 12 = 12 - 5x = 8 x = - 8/5