Question

Solve for x.
-2(5x+4)-3x+3=-18

Answer 1

x=1

Explanation:

-2(5x+4)-3x+3=-18

Distribute the -2

-10x -8-3x+3 = -18

Combine like terms

-13x -5 = -18

Add 5 to each side

-13x-5+5 = -18+5

-13x=-13

Divide by -13

-13x/-13 = -13/-13

x =1