Question

8 + 7x =8x+1
Answer choices: 9,-7, 7, -9

Answer 1

Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.

7x+8=8x+1

Step 2: Subtract 8x from both sides.

7x+8−8x=8x+1−8x

−x+8=1

Step 3: Subtract 8 from both sides.

−x+8−8=1−8

−x=−7

Step 4: Divide both sides by -1

Answer:

x=7

Explanation: