Question

Analyze this equation.

3 (x + 2) = 5x + 8
What is the value of x ?

A. -3
B. -1
C. 1
D. 3

Answer 1

=−1

Explanation:

1. Distribute

2.Subtract 6 from both sides of the equation

3.Simplify

4.Subtract 5x from both sides of the equation

5.Simplify

6.Divide both sides of the equation by the same term

7.Simplify

so the answer is =−1

Answer 2

The answer is b. Hope this helped