Question

The equation -7 x + 1 = 5 - 3 x will be satisfied for x equal to: (a) 2 (b) -1
c) 1
d) none of these​

Answer 1

Answer:

b) -1

Step-by-step explanation:

-7(-1)+1=5-3(-1)

7+1=5+3

8=8

Answer 2

1st method

-7x-3x=5-1

-4x=4

x= -1

2nd method

try options

x = -1

-7x +1 =5-3x

-7×-1+1=5-3×-1

7+1=5+3

8=8

I hope you understand