Question

Solve the equation
-10 + 3x + 5x = -56 ? ??

Answer 1

Let's solve your equation step-by-step.−10+3x+5x=−56
Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.
8x−10=−56
Step 2: Add 10 to both sides.
8x−10+10=−56+108x=−46
Step 3: Divide both sides by
8.8x8=−468
x=−23/4

Answer 2

Add like terms on the same side:
-10 + 8x = -56
Add ten to both sides
-10 + 8x + 10 = -56 +10
Simplify:
8x = -46
Divide both side by 8
8x/8 = -46/8
Simplify
x = - 5.75
The answer is x = -5.75
(The answer can also be written as -23/4 or -5 3/4)