Find the value of 'x' in the equation $3 x + 8 = 0$ .

$x = \frac{- 8}{3}$

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$x = \frac{8}{3}$

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$x = - 8$

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$x = 8$

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Solution

The correct option is A
$x = \frac{- 8}{3}$

To find the value of x in the above equation, transpose the constant to RHS
$3 x + 8 = 0$
$\Rightarrow 3 x = - 8$
$\Rightarrow x = \frac{- 8}{3}$

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