Question

3 - 5(x + 4) = 8(2x - 3)

Answer 1

X=1/3

Explanation:

First, you have to distribute the number outside the brackets/parenthesis to the numbers inside

3-5x-20=16x-24

combine like terms, variables with variables, and numbers with numbers.

-17-5x=16x-24

Add 5x on both sides, and add 24

7=21x

divide by 21

x=1/3

Answer 2

Answer: x=1/3

Explanation:

3-5x+20=16x-24

23-5x=16x-24

-23 -23

-5x=1