Move the number that is not next to the variable to the other side of the equation by using the opposite operation Divide by the number next to the variable 8x -1 = -50

Given:

The equation is

To find:

The value of x by separating the variable.

Solution:

We have,

Here, -1 is not next to the variable. So, move -1 to the other side of the equation by using the opposite operation. After moving -1 to the right side of the equation it will become +1.

Divide both sides by 8.

Therefore, the value of x is .

the best buy, is the 4- kilogram bag of lollipops for $18.40.

step-by-step explanation:

i found my answer by dividing the cost of each bag by their respective weights.

14.88 divided by 2 = 7.44

17.29 divided by 3 = 5.77

18.4 divided by 4 = 4.6

24.4 divided by 5 = 4.88

by this, i found that the 4 kilo bag is the best buy.