Question

What value of x makes the equation 3 (x-6) -8x = 2+5 (2x +1) true?

Answer 1

Answer: -4/3.

Explanation:

3(x-6) - 8x = 2 + 5(2x+1)

3x - 18 - 8x = 2 + 10x + 5

-5x - 13 = 10x + 7

-15x = 20

x = -4/3