Solve the equation.

6 = 2(x + 8) - 5x



A. 2/3


B. 3 1/3



C. - 2/3


D. -3 1/3

I don't know :/

6 = 2(x + 8) - 5x

6 = 2x + 16 - 5x

-10 = -3x

? = x

idk :/ u divide -10 by -3?

Yes.

3.333333333333

Which of your choices is that?

Correct.

To solve the given equation, let's simplify the expression step by step.

6 = 2(x + 8) - 5x

First, distribute the 2 to the terms inside the parentheses:

6 = 2x + 16 - 5x

Combine like terms:

6 = -3x + 16

Next, isolate the variable by subtracting 16 from both sides:

6 - 16 = -3x + 16 - 16

-10 = -3x

To solve for x, divide both sides of the equation by -3:

-10 / -3 = -3x / -3

Simplifying the left side:

10/3 = x

The solution to the equation is x = 10/3, which is equivalent to 3 1/3.

Therefore, the correct answer is B. 3 1/3.