Answer:
x=3
Step-by-step explanation:
-7
8x - 2 = 7x - 9
8x - 2 - 7x = 7x - 9 - 7x
x - 2 = -9
x - 2 + 2 = -9 + 2
x = -7
The answer would be...5(x + 2y minus 3)
a.
x = 7
y = -4
5x = 35
x=7
14 + 2y = 6
2y = -8