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

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Answer:

B : x = - 2

Explanation:

8x + 29 + x = 11.

8x + x = 9x

9x + 29 = 11

- 29 -29

9x = -18

x = -2

User KrOoze
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Answer:

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

User Ian Auty
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