Question

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

Answer 1

x = 1/3

Explanation:

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

3−5x−20=8(2x−3)

−17−5x=8(2x−3)

−5x−17=8(2x−3)

−5x−17=16x−24

−5x−17+17=16x−24+17

−5x=16x−7

−5x−16x=16x−7−16x

−21x=−7

/-21 /-21

x = 1/3