Solve the Equation Using Graphical Methods $$\frac { x - 8 } { 4 } + \frac { x + 5 } { 5 } = x + 7$$

question 78

Multiple Choice

Solve the equation using graphical methods. Round to the nearest thousandth when appropriate.
- $$\frac { x - 8 } { 4 } + \frac { x + 5 } { 5 } = x + 7$$

• A) \(x = - 7.273\)
• B) \(x = - 10.909\)
• C) \(x = - 14.545\)
• D) \(\mathrm { x } = - 18.182\)

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