Question

What is the solution to the equation 3(x - 1) – 2(2x + 1) = 8(x - 1)?

4.
x= 7
3
x=
Ox= 3
2
O x= 3

Answer 1

x = 1/3

Explanation:

3(x - 1) - 2(2x + 1) = 8(x - 1)

3x - 3 - 4x - 2 = 8x - 8

-x - 5 = 8x - 8

-9x = -3

x = 1/3