Question

Solve: 6-x=4 (5+x) -4

A. x= -5
B. x= -2
C. There are infinitely many solutions
D. x= -10/3

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Answer 1

B

Explanation:

Distributing the right side, the equation becomes

6-x=16+4x

Add x to both sides and subract 16

5x=-10

Divide by 5

x=-2