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

Name: 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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Substituting -1 for x, we get 2-(5)(-1)=-3 and 8+(-1)=7. Since -3 does not equal 7, we can eliminate choices A, C, D, and E. Substituting -1 for x in the equation results in a true statement, so the answer is B.

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