Answer:
x = [tex]\frac{-1}{3}[/tex]
Step-by-step explanation:
The bold side will be the "first side" and the italics will be the "second side."
3x + 2x + 7 = 8x + 8
First, you add the variables from the first side of the equal sign together.
3x + 2x = 5
Now the equation becomes: 5x + 7 = 8x + 8
Then you're going to take the 7 from the first side and subtract it from the 8 on the second side.
8 / 5 x + 1
8-7 = 1
Now the equation becomes: 5x = 8x + 1
Subtract 8x from both sides
-3x = 1
Divide both sides by -3
x = [tex]\frac{-1}{3}[/tex]
