Question

If (6 ­- 18x) -­ (x ­- 7) = 8, then the value of x is ______.

A) -5/19 B) -2/13 C) 2/13 D) 5/19

Answer 1

Answer:

option D is correct

Step-by-step explanation:

6 - 18x - x + 7 = 8

13 - 19x = 8

-19x = 8 - 13

-19x = - 5

both sides minus minus cancel

19x = 5

x = 5/19