Answer:
The answer is -1 (B)
Step-by-step explanation:
Given the equation 2(x-1) + 5x = x-8.
To solve the equation for x;
Step 1: open up the bracket in the equation to have;
2x-2+5x = x-8
Step 2: bring all the terms on the right hand side to the left to have;
2x-2+5x-x+8 = 0
Step3: collect the like terms to have;
2x+5x-x-2+8 = 0
6x+6 =0
Step 4: subtract 6 from both sides to have;
6x+6-6 = 0-6
6x = -6
Step 5: divide both sides by the coefficient of x which is 6 to get x.
6x/6 = -6/6
x = -1
