Question

(a) 2(x+1)=8 (b) 5(x-1)=-15​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

a) 2x+2=8

2x=8-2=6

x=6/2=3

b)5x-5=-15

5x=-15+5=-10

x=-10/5=-2

Answer 2

Answer:

a.x=3 and b.x=-2

Step-by-step explanation:

a. x+1=8/2

x+1=4

x=4-1=3

b. x-1=-15/5

x-1=-3

x=-2