We can begin by rewriting the problem:
4(2x + 5) + 2x + 3 = -11
Let’s solve in steps.
1. Distribute
8x + 20 + 2x + 3 = -11
2. Combine like terms
10x + 23 = -11
3. Subtract 23 from both sides
10x + (23 - 23) = -11 - 23
10x = -34
4. Divide both sides by 10
10 / 10 = 1 (or x)
-34 / 10 = -3.4
Therefore, x = -3.4.