Question 223189


{{{8x+5=-3(x+2)}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{8x+5=-3x-6}}} Distribute.



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



{{{8x+3x=-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=(-11)/(11)}}} Divide both sides by {{{11}}} to isolate {{{x}}}.



{{{x=-1}}} Reduce.



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Answer:


So the answer is {{{x=-1}}}