Question

Three Step Linear Equations

Solve for x
8x+5=-6x+3

Answer 1

x = -1/7 or -0.14285 - in decimal form

Explanation:

8x + 5 = -6x + 3

8x + 6x = 3 - 5 { change side }

14x = -2 { basic addition and subtraction }

x = -2/14 { changing sides }

x = -1/7 { simplified }