Question

Solve this equation.

5(x+8)-1=20+2(x+8)
using the pen
feature. Show all of
your work.

Answer 1

5(x+8)-1=20+2(x+8)

or, 5x + 40 -1 = 20 + 2x + 16

or, 5x-2x = 20+ 16 -39

3x = -3

x = -1

Explanation: