Question

Solve 8x + 29 + x = 11.
A. x = 2
B. x = −2
C. x = 0.5
D. x = −0.5

Answer 1

B : x = - 2

Explanation:

8x + 29 + x = 11.

8x + x = 9x

9x + 29 = 11

- 29 -29

9x = -18

x = -2

Answer 2

B. » x => — 2

Explanation:

Given : 8x + 29 + x = 11

• 8x + 29 + x = 11
• 8x + x + 29 = 11
• 9x + 29 = 11
• 9x = 11 - 29
• 9x = - 18
• x = -18/9

→ x = - 2