Question

8x -3=5(2x +1) plz help me

Answer 1

x = -4

Step by step solution:

8x - 3 = 5(2x + 1)

Always solve inside parenthesis first.

8x - 3 = 10x + 5

Subtract 8x from 10x because it's a lower value, solve variables before plain numbers.

-3 = 2x + 5

Subtract 5 from -3.

-8 = 2x

x = -4