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Solve the equation: 12x+32=x+14.

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10
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15
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523
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3712
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Solution

The correct option is C 523
Given, 12x+32=x+14

4(12x+3)=2(x+1)...[Multiply both sides by 4]

48x+12=2x+2 ...[By Distribution Law]

Transposing x terms to one side, we get,
48x2x=212

46x=10

23x=5

x=523.

Hence, option C is correct.

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