Question

3-2(x-4)= -5x-7 just the answer, also if you could can you please include the first step you would do in this equation.

Answer 1

x = -4/3

Explanation:

First, expand.

3 - 2(x - 4) = -5x - 7

Then, combine like factors.

3 - 2x + 8 = -5x + 7

11 - 2x = -5x + 7

Add 5x to both sides.

(11 - 2x) + 5x = (-5x + 7) + 5x

11 + 3x = 7

Subtract 11 from both sides.

(11 + 3x) - 11 = 7 - 11

3x = -4

Divide both sides by 3

(3x)/3 = -4/3

x = -4/3

Answer 2

x = -6

Explanation:

3-2(x-4)= -5x-7

Distribute

3 -2x +8 = -5x -7

Combine like terms

11 -2x = -5x -7

Add 5x to each side

11 -2x+5x = -5x-7+5x

11+3x = -7

Subtract 11 from each side

11+3x-11 = -7-11

3x = -18

Divide by 3

3x/3 = -18/3

x = -6