Question

Solve for x.

8(x + 1) - 3(x + 4) = 7(2 - x)

a. x = 1 1/2

b. x = 1 1/4

c. x = -1 1/4

d. x = -1 1/2

Answer 1

1 1/12

Explanation:

Answer 2

A. x=1 1/12

Explanation:

8x+8-3x-12=14-7x

5x-4=14-7x

5x+7x=14+4

12x=18

x=18/12

x=1 1/2