Answer:
Let's solve your equation step-by-step.
−5(x+1)+3x−3=−14
Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.
−5(x+1)+3x−3=−14
(−5)(x)+(−5)(1)+3x+−3=−14(Distribute)
−5x+−5+3x+−3=−14
(−5x+3x)+(−5+−3)=−14(Combine Like Terms)
−2x+−8=−14
−2x−8=−14
Step 2: Add 8 to both sides.
−2x−8+8=−14+8
−2x=−6
Step 3: Divide both sides by -2.
−2x
−2
=
−6
−2
x=3
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