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.