Answer:
x = -4
Step by step solution:
8x - 3 = 5(2x + 1)
Always solve inside parenthesis first.
8x - 3 = 10x + 5
Subtract 8x from 10x because it's a lower value, solve variables before plain numbers.
-3 = 2x + 5
Subtract 5 from -3.
-8 = 2x
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