Question

Which value of x makes this equation true?
-8(x+5) = -3x - 7+ x-3
A.
1 =
-
NIP
B.
I = -5
C.
=
1
D.
= 12

Answer 1

Answer:

x=-5

Step-by-step explanation:

opening the bracket on the LHS, we have

-8x-40= -3x+x-7-3

-8x-40= -2x-10

collecting like terms

-8x+2x= -10+40

-6x= 30

divide both sides by -6

x= -5