Solve the Equation $x = - \frac { 9 } { 2 }$

question 23

Multiple Choice

Solve the equation. If the equation is an identity or a contradiction, so indicate. 8 x - 2(5 x + 4) = 2( x + 5)

• A) \(x = - \frac { 9 } { 2 }\)
• B) \(x = \frac { 11 } { 2 }\)
• C) \(x = \frac { 5 } { 2 }\)
• D)identity
• E)contradiction

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