Answer:
x = - 5/9
Step-by-step explanatiion:
8x-8+3(2x+2) = -4(x+3) is the original equation
Consider each term and simplify
3(2x+2) = 6x + 6
-4(x + 3) = -4x - 12
Therefore the original expression becomes:
8x - 8 + 6x + 6 = -4x - 12
Move -4x to the left side; becomes + 4x
4x + 8x - 8 + 6x = -12
Group like terms on left side and simplify
(4x + 8x + 6x) (-8 +6) = -12
18x - 2 = - 12
Move -2 to right side -> becomes +2
18x = 2 - 12 = - 10
x = -10/18 = - 5/9