Question

X - 5(x + 1) = 3x + 2
answer , but show work pls.

Answer 1

Answer: x = -1

Explanation:

Starting:

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

Simplify the left side:

-4x-5=3x+2

Move all the terms with an x to the left:

-7x-5=2

Move all the terms without an x to the right:

-7x=7

Divide both sides by -7:

x = -1