SOLUTION: If 3x + 5x = -8, then x + 1 = A. -2 B. -1 C. 0 D. 1 E. 2

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Question 331089: If 3x + 5x = -8, then x + 1 =
A. -2
B. -1
C. 0
D. 1
E. 2
Answer by neatmath(302) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!

3x%2B5x=-8 given

8x=-8 combine like terms

x=-1 simplify

Thus,

x%2B1=-1%2B1=0 substitute

The answer is C, zero.

I hope this helps!