Question

5(x-9)+8(X+5)=2(x-8)​

Answer 1

5 (x - 9) + 8 (x + 5)

5x - 45 + 8x + 40

13x - 5

therefore 13x - 5 is the answer

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Answer 2

Answer:

         -1

Step-by-step explanation:

5(x-9)  + 8(x+5) = 2(x-8)

5x - 45 + 8x + 40 = 2x - 16

13x - 5 = 2x -16

13x - 2x = -16 + 5

11x = -11

x  =  $\frac{-11}{11}$

x = -1