Question

Analyze this equation.

8x−5=−1
What is the value of x ?

A. -0.75
B. -0.5
C. 0.5
D. 0.75

Answer 1

C) 0.5

Explanation:

8x-5=-1

8x=-1+5

8x=4

x=4/8

simplify

x=1/2