2 X-5/12x + 19x+5Please help..
Answer (1)
Answer:The expression "2x - 5/12x + 19x + 5" is ambiguous because it's unclear whether the fraction 5/12 is meant to be multiplied by x or if it's a separate term. I will solve it both ways: Interpretation 1: (5/12) is multiplied by x 2x - \frac{5}{12}x + 19x + 5 Combine like terms: 2x - \frac{5}{12}x + 19x = (2 - \frac{5}{12} + 19)x = (\frac{24 - 5 + 228}{12})x = \frac{247}{12}x Therefore, the simplified expression is: \frac{247}{12}x + 5 Interpretation 2: 5/12x is a separate term 2x - \frac{5}{12x} + 19x + 5 Combine like terms: 2x + 19x = 21x The simplified expression is: 21x - \frac{5}{12x} + 5 To get a definitive answer, please clarify the intended order of operations. Use parentheses to group terms if necessary to avoid ambiguity.
