Determine Which of the Given Choices Is a Solution of the Equation

question 85

Multiple Choice

Determine which of the given choices is a solution of the equation. $$2 - 5 x = 8 + x$$

• A) 1
• B) \(- 1\)
• C) 0
• D) 2
• E) none of these

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