Question

8(x - 6) = -(x + 3) step by step​

Answer 1

Answer: x=5

Explanation:

Start by simplifying the parenthesis

the - in front of (x+3) is -1 so let's write that instead

`8(x - 6) = -1(x + 3)\\\\8x-(6)(8)=-1x+(3)(-1)\\8x-48=-x-3`

Now lets start isolating x by adding 48 on both sides
`8x-48=-x-3\\8x-48+48=-x-3+48\\8x=-x+45`

Now add x on both sides to fully isolate x

`8x=-x+45\\8x+x=-x+45+x\\9x=45`

Finally divide by 9 on both sides

`(9x)/(9) =(45)/(9) \\x=5`