Question

3(x+6)+6x+9=7x+8 Solve for x.*
A -19/2
B 19/2
C 2/19
D -2/19

Answer 1

a) -19/2

Explanation:

3(x+6)+6x+9=7x+8

3x + 18 + 6x + 9 = 7x + 8

3x + 6x - 7x = 8 - 18 - 9

2x = -19

2x/2 = -19/2

Therefore, x = -19/2