Question 154375

{{{5-1(8+3x)=2x+3}}} Start with the given equation. Note: I inserted a "-1" outside the parenthesis to clarify the equation.



{{{5-8-3x=2x+3}}} Distribute.



{{{-3x-3=2x+3}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{-3x=2x+3+3}}} Add {{{3}}} to both sides.



{{{-3x-2x=3+3}}} Subtract {{{2x}}} from both sides.



{{{-5x=3+3}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{-5x=6}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{x=(6)/(-5)}}} Divide both sides by {{{-5}}} to isolate {{{x}}}.



{{{x=-6/5}}} Reduce.



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Answer:


So the answer is {{{x=-6/5}}} which approximates to {{{x=-1.2}}}.