Question

For 5(- x +1)= -8, the value of x is
a) 14/5
b) 3.6
c) 2.6
d) 12/5​

Answer 1

Answer:

c) 2.6

Step-by-step explanation:

5(-x + 1) =-8

(-x + 1) = -8/5

-x = -8/5 - 1/1 (multiply both 1 to 5)

-x = -8-5/5

-x = -13/5 ( divide 5 and 13 )

-x = 2.6

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