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3(3x+3)=8x+5 Solve the equation above for x. Which of the following is correct?

A. 1

B. 4

C. -1

D. -4

Answer Explanation:

We use the order of operation to solve for the unknown value of x.  

3(3x+3)=8x+5

Multiply 3 with each number in the brackets

(3*3x)+(3*3)=8x+5

9x+9=8x+5

Subtract 9 from both sides

9x+9-9=8x+5-9

9x=8x-4

Subtract 8x on both sides

9x-8x=8x-8x-4

x=-4

Thus, the unknown value of x is -4.

Therefore, the Correct Answer is D.

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