Question

What value of ( x ) makes the following equation true?

[
-5-9x = 3(1-3x) - 8
]

a) -1
b) 0
c) 1
d) 2

Answer 1

There is no value of x that makes the equation true.

Step-by-step explanation:

To find the value of x that makes the equation -5-9x = 3(1-3x) - 8 true, we need to solve for x. Here are the steps:

1. Distribute the 3 on the right side: -5-9x = 3 - 9x - 8
2. Combine like terms on both sides: -5-9x = -6-9x
3. Add 9x to both sides: -5 = -6
4. Since the equation is not true, there is no value of x that makes it true.

Therefore, the answer is none of the options given: a) -1, b) 0, c) 1, d) 2.