To solve for x, we will start by simplifying both sides of the equation:
x(8 + 2) + 3 = 2(5 + x) + 5(x + 1) - 6
First, we simplify the expressions within parentheses:
x(10) + 3 = 2(5 + x) + 5(x + 1) - 6
10x + 3 = 2(5 + x) + 5x + 5 - 6
Then, we simplify the expressions inside the brackets:
10x + 3 = 2*5 + 2*x + 5x + 5 - 6
10x + 3 = 10 + 2x + 5x + 5 - 6
Next, we combine like terms:
10x + 3 = 15 + 7x - 1
Now, we move all the terms containing x to one side and the constants to the other side:
10x - 7x = 15 - 1 - 3
3x = 11
Finally, we solve for x by dividing both sides of the equation by 3:
x = 11/3
Therefore, the solution for x is x = 11/3, which is not one of the options provided.
Solve for x:
x(8 + 2) + 3 = 2(5 + x) + 5(x + 1) − 6
Responses
A −4−4
B −2−2
C 22
D 4
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