Question

2.)Solve the equation to the right for x.

-8 - x + 2 = -2- 8x + 17
a no solution
b. X= 3
c. X= 4
d. x =-5

Answer 1

b.x=3

Explanation:

-8-x+2=-2-8x+17

8x-x-8+2=15

7x-6=15

7x=15+6

x=21/7=3