Question

What is the solution to the equation 3x + 2(x – 9) = 8x + x – 14?

–8
–1
1
8

Answer 1

The correct answer should be -1 or B.

Answer 2

3x+2(x-9)=8x+x-14

3x+2x-18=9x-14

5x-18=9x-14

5x-9x=-18-14

-4x=-32

x=-32/-4

x=8

Explanation:

answer is 8