Question

Solve 8x − 2(x + 1) = 7x + 8. (5 points) Question 3 options: 1) 6 2) −6 3) 10 4) −10

Answer 1

3.) 10

Explanation:

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

8x-2x-1=7x+8

6x-1=7x+8

-1=1x+8

+1 +1

1x+9

/x

x=1+9

x=10