Solve the equation and find the value of $x$ :
$8 (3 + 2 x) = 13 x$ .

- 8

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Solution

The correct option is B $- 8$
Given, $8 (3 + 2 x) = 13 x$ .
$⟹ 24 + 16 x = 13 x$ ...[By Distribution Law].

Transposing $x$ terms to one side, we get,
$⟹ 16 x - 13 x = - 24$

$⟹ 3 x = - 24$

$⟹ x = \frac{- 24}{3}$

$⟹ x = - 8$ .

Hence, option $A$ is correct.

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