Question

Solve for x

x - 8
-------- = -3
2

A. 7
B. –9
C. –14
D. 2

Answer 1

`(x-8)/(2) =-3`
Common denominator is 2

`(\\ot2(x-8))/(\\ot2) =2(-3)`

`x-8=2(-3)`

`x-8=-6`
Add 8

`x=-6+8`

`x=2`
The answer is : D.2