Question

Solve for x:
8x – 3 = 5 (2x + 1)
A. x= -4
B. x= -2
C. x=1
D. = 9

Answer 1

x=-4

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer: A

Step-by-step explanation: Simplify 5(2x+1) into 10x+5. bring it to the other side; -2x-8=0. -2x=8 divide 8 by -2 to get x alone. x=-4