Question

1 + 8x = –16 – 2x – 7x

I think the answer is 15 but not sure what the right steps are for this equation does anyone know the right way to this this

Answer 1

Answer:

1+8x = -16-2x-7x

1+8x = -16 -9x

9x+8x = -16-1

17x = -17

x= -1

Hence the answer is -1

Answer 2

$\huge\bf{Hey\:Mate}$

$1 + 8x = - 16 - 2x - 7x \\ 1 + 8x = - 16 - 9x \\ 8x + 9x = - 16 - 1 \\ 17x = - 17 \\ x= - 1$

Hope it helps uh❤️