Question

What value of x makes the equation below true 5(x − 8) + 26 = −9?

Answer 1

1

Explanation:

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Answer 2

x=1

Explanation:

5(x − 8) + 26 = −9

Distribute

5x -40 +26 = -9

Combine like terms

5x -14 = -9

Add 14 to each side

5x -14+14 = -9+14

5x = 5

Divide by 5

5x/5 = 5/5

x =1