Answer:
x = -2
Step-by-step explanation:
Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.
3x+5−(5x+8)=−4x−7
3x+5+−1(5x+8)=−4x−7(Distribute the Negative Sign)
3x+5+−1(5x)+(−1)(8)=−4x−7
3x+5+−5x+−8=−4x−7
3x+5+−5x+−8=−4x+−7
(3x+−5x)+(5+−8)=−4x−7(Combine Like Terms)
−2x+−3=−4x−7
−2x−3=−4x−7
Step 2: Add 4x to both sides.
−2x−3+4x=−4x−7+4x
2x−3=−7
Step 3: Add 3 to both sides.
2x−3+3=−7+3
2x=−4
Step 4: Divide both sides by 2.
[tex]\frac{2x}{2} = \frac{-4}{2}[/tex]
x = −2
