Question 184826


{{{-5(x-7)+3x=-8x-1}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{-5x+35+3x=-8x-1}}} Distribute.



{{{-2x+35=-8x-1}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{-2x=-8x-1-35}}} Subtract {{{35}}} from both sides.



{{{-2x+8x=-1-35}}} Add {{{8x}}} to both sides.



{{{6x=-1-35}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{6x=-36}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{x=(-36)/(6)}}} Divide both sides by {{{6}}} to isolate {{{x}}}.



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



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Answer:


So the answer is {{{x=-6}}}