Solve for x: 8x – 3 = 5 (2x + 1) A. x= -4 B. x= -2 C. x=1 D. = 9

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Solve for x:
8x – 3 = 5 (2x + 1)
A. x= -4
B. x= -2
C. x=1
D. = 9

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Answer:

x=-4

Explanation:

Haldagan answered Oct 12, 2021

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Answer: A

Step-by-step explanation: Simplify 5(2x+1) into 10x+5. bring it to the other side; -2x-8=0. -2x=8 divide 8 by -2 to get x alone. x=-4

Simon Hayter answered Oct 15, 2021

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