Question

Solve for :x

8x- 3 = 5 (2x + 1)
A. x= -4
B. x= -2
C. x= 1
D. x= 9
Plz help

Answer 1

A

`x = - 4`

Explanation:

do the Parentheses first so----

do Parentheses first which would then be 8x-3=10x+5

then put "10x in the middle of 8x and -3

so

`8x - 10x - 3 = 5`

then 8x-10x which would equal -2x

then you would be left with

`- 2x = 5 + 3`

add the 5+3 ------>> -2x=8

(divide both sides)

`x = - 4`

Answer 2

-4

Explanation:

8x-3=5(2x+1)

8x-3=10x+5

-2x-3=5

-2x=8

x=-4