Question

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

Answer 1

`x=4`

Explanation:

So we have the equation:

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

Distribute the first term:

`16-8x+3x=-14`

Combine like terms:

`16-5x=-4`

Subtract 16 from both sides:

`-5x=-20`

Divide both sides by -5:

`x=4`

So, the value of x is 4 :)