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What is the value of x in the following equation? 5x - 6(x + 1) + 8 = 0 A. 14 B. 16 C. 1 D. 2

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  • 12-06-2020

Answer:

x=2

Step-by-step explanation:

5x - 6(x + 1) + 8 = 0

Distribute

5x -6x-6+8 =0

Combine like terms

-x+2 = 0

Add x to each side

-x+2+x = 0+x

2 =x

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