Question

Which value of x makes this equation true?

-8(x+5) = -3x - 7+ X-3
A. = 7 1/2
B. X=-5
c. X = 1 1/4
D. X= 12

Answer 1

-8 (x+5) = -3x -7+x-3
-8x - 40 = - 2x - 10
-8x + 2x = -10 + 40
-6x = 30
x = 30/-6
x= -5

Answer 2

B: x = -5

Explanation: