Question 167439
{{{2x-3(x+4)=-5}}}, Given
{{{2x-3x-12=-5}}}, distribute
{{{-x=-5+12}}}, combine similar terms
{{{-x=7}}} ---> {{{highlight(x=-7)}}}, Answer
Check, go back Given:
{{{2(-7)-3(-7+4)=-5}}}
{{{-14)-3(-3)=-5}}}
{{{-14+9=-5}}}
{{{-5=-5}}}
Thank you,
Jojo