Solve for x:

8x + 33 = 3x - 2

A. 3
B. -3
C. 5
D. -5
E. 7
F. -7
G. 9
H. -9

1 answer

Let's solve for x:

8x + 33 = 3x - 2
Subtract 3x from both sides:
5x + 33 = -2
Subtract 33 from both sides:
5x = -35
Divide by 5:
x = -7

Therefore, the solution is F. -7.