SAT Math Question of the Day

Math Category: Algebra:

Q: If -7x + 8 = 6x - 5, then x =

  1. -2
  2. -1
  3. 0
  4. 1
  5. 2

UNANSWERED.

The correct answer is D.

A: The answer is 1.

-7x + 8 = 6x - 5
8 = 13x - 5
13 = 13x
1 = x