Question

Solve for x:

8x - 3 = 5(2x + 1)
A. X=-4
B. x= -2
OC. x=1
D. x = 9


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Answer 1

A: x=-4

Explanation:

8x - 3 = 5(2x + 1)

8x - 3 = 10x + 5

-3 = 2x + 5

-8 = 2x

x = -4

Answer 2

A. X= -4

Explanation:

8x-3=5(2x+1)

8x-3=10×+5

-3=2×+5

-8=2x

x=-4