Question 163780


{{{5(3x+5)=4x-8}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{15x+25=4x-8}}} Distribute.



{{{15x=4x-8-25}}} Subtract {{{25}}} from both sides.



{{{15x-4x=-8-25}}} Subtract {{{4x}}} from both sides.



{{{11x=-8-25}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{11x=-33}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{x=(-33)/(11)}}} Divide both sides by {{{11}}} to isolate {{{x}}}.



{{{x=-3}}} Reduce.



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Answer:


So the answer is {{{x=-3}}}