What is the solution to the equation 3x + 2(x − 9) = 8x + x + 2? (1 point) −16
−5
5
16

x = -5

Step-by-step explanation:

3x + 2(x - 9) = 8x + x + 2

~Distribute left side

3x + 2x - 18 = 8x + x + 2

~Combine like terms

5x - 18 = 9x + 2

~Add 18 to both sides

5x = 9x + 20

~Subtract 9x to both sides

-4x = 20

~Divide -4 to both sides

x = -5

Best of Luck!

-7

step-by-step explanation:

x^2 + 18x + 74 = (x + 9)^2 - 81 + 74

= (x + 9)^2 - 7.

so q = -7.

-2

7 - 9 = -2

reversed:

-2 + 9 = 7