Question 68414
-3(x + 1) = 2(x-8) + 3

To solve for the variable x, 
1. Use the Distributive Property 
--> -3(x) + -3(1) = 2(x) + 2(8) + 3
--> -3x - 3 = 2x - 16 + 3
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2. Combine Like Terms
   -3 - 3 + 16 = 2x + 3x
   10 = 5x 
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3. Divide both sides by 5
{{{ 10/5 = 5x=5}}}
<br> Answer :
{{{highlight (2 = x)}}}