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Solve: 3x - 1 = 8(x + 1) + 1

O A. x= -
3
5
O B. x= -2
O C. x = -
CT 00
O D. There are infinitely many solutions.

User Allenhwkim
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Answer:

x=-2

Explanation:

3x-1=8x+8+1

3x-1 = 8x+9

3x-1+1=8x+9+1

3x= 8x+10

3x-8x=8x+10-8x

-5x=10

-5x ÷-5

10 ÷-5

x=-2

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