Question

Is 1 a solution for the linear equation 8x - 19 = -4 - 7x?

Answer 1

8x-19= -4 - 7x
+4 = -4 - 7x

8x -15= -7x
+7x = -7x

15x - 15=
-15 = 15


15x= 15

x= 1

Answer 2

Answer:

Yes. 1

Step-by-step explanation:

To solve the equation 8x - 19 = -4 - 7x, you must:

1. Rearrange the terms: 8x − 19 = −4 − 7x  TO  8x − 19= − 7x −4
2. Add 19 to both sides: 8x - 19 = - 7x = 4  TO  8x - 19 + 19 = - 7x -4 + 19
3. Simplify by adding the numbers: 8x = - 7x + 15
4. Add 7x to both sides: 8x + 7x = - 7x + 15 + 7x
5. Simplify by combining like terms: 15x = 15
6. Divide by like terms: 15x / 15 = 15 / 15   =   1x = 1
7. Simplify: x = 1