A: no solution!

first, simplify each side of the equation.

3x + 5 - 10x simplifies to -7x + 5.
8 - 7x - 12 simplifies to -7x - 4.

then, add +7x on both sides of the equation to get the variable alone. if you add 7x to each side, you get left with 0.

so, that leaves 5 = -4 which is not true. so, that means there is no solution.

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3 years ago

Which value for the number makes the statement true?

umka21 [38]

A product is the result of multiplication.
A quotient is the result of division.
So you're trying to find the quotient of a number (x) and 5 that equals 8.

Try plugging in the answers.
x/5=8

A. x=4
4/5=8 (Incorrect, 4 divided by 5 is 0.8)

B. x=8
8/5=8 (Incorrect, 8 divided by 5 is 1.6)

C. x=40
40/5=8 (Correct, 40 divided by 5 is 8)

D. x=80
80/5=8 (Incorrect, 80 divided by 5 is 16)

So your answer is C. 40
The quotient of 40 and 5 is 8.

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4 years ago