Question

Solve the equation:
-5|3x+8|-5=-2

Answer 1

x = -2 13/15

Explanation:

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

start by multiplying out the 5 to the numbers in the parenthesis.

= -15x-40-5=-2

subtract 5 from -40

=15x-45=-2

add the 45 to itself to get rid of it and add it to -2

=15x=43

divide 43 by 15

=2.8666666666 or -2 13/15