Question

Solve 8x − 2(x + 1) = 7x + 8. (5 points)

6

−6

−10

10

Answer 1

8x − 2(x + 1) = 7x + 8

8x-2x -2=7x+8

6x-2=7x+8

6x-7x-2=8

-x=8+2

-x= 10

X=10/-1

X= -10