Question

What is the answer to -2(-4x-3)-5x+3=-3

Answer 1

X= -4

Explanation:

Answer 2

x = -4

Explanation:

Distribute the -2 to the parentheses:

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

8x + 6 - 5x + 3 = -3

Add like terms:

3x + 9 = -3

Solve for x:

3x = -12

x = -4

So, the answer is x = -4