Which value of x makes the equation true? -18 + 3x + x = -2(2x - 25) a. x= 11.3 b. x= 4.5 c. x= 8.5 d. x= -4.5

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Which value of x makes the equation true?

-18 + 3x + x = -2(2x - 25)

a. x= 11.3
b. x= 4.5
c. x= 8.5
d. x= -4.5

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Answer:

C. x=8.5

Explanation:

-18+3x+x=-2(2x-25)

-18+4x=-4x+50

+4x +4x

-18+8x=50

+18 +18

8x=68

8 8

x=8.5

Harry Forbess answered Mar 24, 2022

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