Question

What is -7x-3x+2=-8x-8 show your work

Answer 1

This is my work and answer

Answer 2

x = 5

Explanation:

First, we need to move all the x's onto one side:

-7x-3x+8x = -8-2

Then, we simplify:

-2x = -10

To find x, we need to divide each side by -2:

So then x = 5