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  • 19-08-2021
  • Mathematics
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5(x + 1) - 8 = 5x(2-4)

what is the value of x?

a. -5
b. -1/5
c. 5
d. 1/5

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Аноним Аноним
  • 19-08-2021

Answer:

d) 1/5

Step-by-step explanation:

5(x + 1) - 8 = 5x(2-4)

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

5x-3=-10x

15x = 3

x = 1/5

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tanmayakumarp3
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  • 19-08-2021

Answer:

d. 1/5

Step-by-step explanation:

5(x + 1) - 8 = 5x(2-4)

=> 5x + 5 - 8 = 10x - 20x

=> 5x + 20x - 10x = 8 - 5

=> 15x = 3

[tex] = > x = \frac{3}{15} [/tex]

=> x = 1/5 (option d) (Ans)

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