Question

2. Solve 9 = 1 + 8x – 8. A. x = 2 B. x = 10

Answer 1

A. X=2
Combine like terms 9=-7+8x
Add 7 to both sides 16=8x
Divide 8 from both sides x=2

Answer 2

9 = -7 + 8x
add 7
16 = 8x
x = 2