SOLUTION: How do I solve this problem, -3(x+5)=8x+18.

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Question 349786: How do I solve this problem, -3(x+5)=8x+18.
Answer by nyc_function(2741)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
-3(x+5)= 8x+18

-3x - 15 = 8x + 18

-3x - 8x = 18 + 15

-11x = 33

x = 33/-11

x = -3

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