what is the solution of 3-8x = 141?
-18
-12
1/18
18
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3-8x=141
-8x=141-3
-8x=138 Divide both sides with -8
x=138/(-8)
x= -17.25
To find the solution to the equation 3-8x = 141, we need to isolate the variable "x" on one side of the equation.
Step 1: Start by subtracting 3 from both sides of the equation:
3 - 3 - 8x = 141 - 3
-8x = 138
Step 2: Divide both sides of the equation by -8 to solve for x:
(-8x)/(-8) = 138/(-8)
x = -17.25
Therefore, the solution to the equation 3-8x = 141 is x = -17.25.
However, none of the answer choices (-18, -12, 1/18, or 18) match the calculated solution. Please double-check the equation and/or answer choices.