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What is 5x+(x+8)=-28-3x

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First remove the parenthesis since you can't combine unlike terms.
5x+x+8=--28-3x
Then simplify
6x+8=-28-3x
Then add 3x to both sides
9x+8=-28
After, subtract 8 to both sides
9x=-36
Then divide both sides by -9
x=-4
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