Question

Solve for X:

(7x + 28) + (7x +28) = 5x - 5

A. -61/9


B. 5/9


C. 61/19


D. 9

Answer 1

A. -61/9

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Answer 2

A. -61/9

Explanation:

(7x + 28) + (7x +28) = 5x - 5 . . . . . . . given equation

14x +56 = 5x -5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . collect terms

9x = -61 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . subtract 5x+56

x = -61/9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . divide by the coefficient of x