Solve for x.
A) 10
C) 11
B) - 7
D) 12

Answer:
D. 12
Step-by-step explanation:
The middle line is two times shorter so:
x - 2 = 2(2x - 19)
simplify
x - 2 = 4x - 38
subtract 4x from both sides
-3x - 2 = -38
add 2 to both sides
-3x = -36
divide both sides by -3
x = 12