<h3><u>The value of x is equal to -2.</u></h3>
5(2x + 8) = -8x + 4
<em><u>Distributive property.</u></em>
10x + 40 = -8x + 4
<em><u>Add 8x to both sides.</u></em>
18x + 40 = 4
<em><u>Subtract 40 from both sides.</u></em>
18x = -36
<em><u>Divide both sides by 18</u></em>
x = -2
Since PQ bisects CX at point J, JX=CJ
4y=y+9
-y -y
3y=9
divide by 3
y=3
Answer:
C. 4
Step-by-step explanation:
All other answer choices involve the variable 'b' and/or are tied to it in some way. The sole number 4 has no connection to the variable b, therefore it is C. 4.