Question

Which of the following equations has a solution of −7
?(1 point)
Responses

−3x−8=−29
negative 3 x minus 8 equals negative 29

5x+11=−24
5 x plus 11 equals negative 24

−x+3=−4
negative x plus 3 equals negative 4

4x−23=5
4 x minus 23 equals 5
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Answer 1

Plug x = −7 into each:

1) −3(−7) − 8 = 21 − 8 = 13 ≠ −29
2) 5(−7) + 11 = −35 + 11 = −24 ✔
3) −(−7) + 3 = 7 + 3 = 10 ≠ −4
4) 4(−7) − 23 = −28 − 23 = −51 ≠ 5

So 5x + 11 = −24.