-4x+3+5=-6x-4 Let's check your answer -6=x So substitute this (-6) for x in -4x+3+5=-6x-4 We get: -4(-6)+3+5=-6(-6)-4 24+3+5=36-4 32=32 So you must be right. You can always check your solution to see if it's correct by substituting what you got x equal to, placed in parentheses, for x and then simplify. If you end up with the same number on both sides then you know you have solved the problem correctly, and if you don't you'll know you haven't. Edwin