Question

If 2x - 8 = -6, then x = A. -7 B. -1 C. O D. 1

Answer 1

D. 1


2x-8=-6
+8 +8
2x=2
— —
2x 2

X = 1

Answer 2

2x-8=-6

Use the substitution method by using the multiple choices

A. 2(-7)-8

14-8=6

6=-6

B. 2(-1)-8=-6

-2-8=-6

-10=-6

C. 2(0)-8=-6

0-8=-6

-8=-6

D. 2(1)-8=-6

2-8=-6

Answer: D.1