5(x + 1) - 8 = 5x(2-4) what is the value of x? a. -5 b. -1/5 c. 5 d. 1/5

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5(x + 1) - 8 = 5x(2-4)

what is the value of x?

a. -5
b. -1/5
c. 5
d. 1/5

Mathematics
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Answer:

d. 1/5

Explanation:

5(x + 1) - 8 = 5x(2-4)

=> 5x + 5 - 8 = 10x - 20x

=> 5x + 20x - 10x = 8 - 5

=> 15x = 3

= > x = (3)/(15)

=> x = 1/5 (option d) (Ans)

Liquidki answered Jul 14, 2022

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Answer:

d) 1/5

Explanation:

5(x + 1) - 8 = 5x(2-4)

5x+5-8 = 5x(-2)

5x-3=-10x

15x = 3

x = 1/5

Holyredbeard answered Jul 18, 2022

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