Solve the Equation $8 x + 5 = 4 ( 1 + x ) + 2$

question 3

Multiple Choice

Solve the equation. $8 x + 5 = 4 ( 1 + x ) + 2$

• A) \(x = \frac { 7 } { 8 }\)
• B) \(x = \frac { 1 } { 4 }\)
• C) \(x = - \frac { 7 } { 8 }\)
• D) \(x = - \frac { 1 } { 4 }\)
• E) \(x = \frac { 8 } { 7 }\)

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