Question 340421
I'm assuming you want to solve for 'x' right?



{{{-8(x+2)+3x+6=7v+8}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{-8x-16+3x+6=7v+8}}} Distribute.



{{{-5x-10=7v+8}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{-5x=7v+8+10}}} Add {{{10}}} to both sides.



{{{-5x=7v+18}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{x=(7v+18)/(-5)}}} Divide both sides by {{{-5}}} to isolate {{{x}}}.



{{{x=-(7v+18)/5}}} Simplify.



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Answer:


So the answer is {{{x=-(7v+18)/5}}} 



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