Question

3. The solution of which of the following linear equations is a negative integer ?
(a) 8x + 5 = 7x + 6 (6) 2x - 9 = 4x + 7 (c) 4x + 3(x + 1) = 10 (d) 9x + 2(4 – 4x) = 19
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Answer 1

Answer:

Option (B) is correct.

Step-by-step explanation:

(a) 8x+5=7x+6

8x-7x=6-5

x=1.It is not.

(b) 2x-9=4x+7

2x-4x=7+9

-2x=16

x=-8.It is.

(c) 4x+3x+3=10

7x=7

x=1.It is not.

(d) 9x+8-8x=19

x=11 It is not.