Question

(iii) 8(2x – 5) – 6(3x + 7) = 0​

Answer 1

Answer:

$8(2x - 5) - 6(3x + 7) = 0 \\ 16x - 40 - 18x - 42 = 0 \\ - 2x - 82 = 0 \\ - 2x = 82 \\ x = \frac{82}{ - 2} \\ x = - 41$

Answer 2

8(2x - 5) - 6(3x + 7) = 0

16x - 40 - 18x - 42 = 0

-2x - 82 = 0

-2x = 82

x = 82 ÷ -2

x = -41