Question

Which value of x makes this equation true?

-8(x + 5) = -3x - 7 + x - 3

A. x = -7 1/2
B. x = -5
C. x = 1 1/4
D. x = 12

Answer 1

The answer is B. It will be -5

Answer 2

option B. x=-5

Explanation:

-8(x + 5) = -3x - 7 + x - 3

-8 × x + -8 × 5 = -3x - 7 + x - 3

-8x - 40 = -2x - 10

-8x + 2x = -10 + 40

-6x = 30

x = 30/-6

x = -5

therefore, option B is the correct option

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