Solve
-8x + 5 = 6x + 17
A) $\frac { 11 } { 7 }$

question 260

Multiple Choice

Solve.
-8x + 5 = 6x + 17

• A) \(\frac { 11 } { 7 }\)
• B) 8
• C) 6
• D) \(\frac { 6 } { 7 }\)

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