Question

Use the Distributive Property to solve the equation 25 - (3x+5) =2(x+8) + x

25 - __x -___ = 2x + ___ + x
20-___x = ____ + ____
20-___x = ____
____x =-4
x=

Answer 1

Answer: x = -2/3

Explanation:

25 - 3x -5 = 2x + 16 + x

20 - 3x = 3x + 16

20 - 6x = 16

-6x = -4

x= -2/3