Question

3 + 2(2x + 8) = 1 is equivalent to:

Answer 1

Answer:

x = $-\frac{9}{2}$

Step-by-step explanation:

=> 3+2(2x+8) = 1

=> 3+4x+16 = 1

=> 4x+19 = 1

=> 4x = 1-19

=> 4x = -18

Dividing both sides by 4

=> x = $-\frac{18}{4}$

=> x = $-\frac{9}{2}$

Answer 2

Answer: -9/2

Step-by-step explanation:

3 + 2(2x + 8) = 1

3 + 4x + 16 = 1

19 + 4x = 1

4x = -18

x = -18/4 = -9/2