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Question 223189: hello i need help with solving equations with variables on both sides of the equations and so if possible could you help me like do the problem step by step fully so i will understand and know how to do it


8x + 5=-3(x+2) please help
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!

8x%2B5=-3%28x%2B2%29 Start with the given equation.


8x%2B5=-3x-6 Distribute.


8x=-3x-6-5 Subtract 5 from both sides.


8x%2B3x=-6-5 Add 3x to both sides.


11x=-6-5 Combine like terms on the left side.


11x=-11 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%28-11%29%2F%2811%29 Divide both sides by 11 to isolate x.


x=-1 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the answer is x=-1