Question 96898
{{{-3(x+1)=2(x-8)+3}}} Start with the given equation


{{{-3x-3=2x-16+3}}} Distribute




{{{-3x-3=2x-13}}} Combine like terms on the right side



{{{-3x=2x-13+3}}}Add 3 to both sides



{{{-3x-2x=-13+3}}} Subtract 2x from both sides



{{{-5x=-13+3}}} Combine like terms on the left side



{{{-5x=-10}}} Combine like terms on the right side



{{{x=(-10)/(-5)}}} Divide both sides by -5 to isolate x




{{{x=2}}} Divide


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Answer:

So our answer is {{{x=2}}}