Question

3(x - 1) - 8 = 4(1+x) + 5

Answer 1

we have

3(x - 1) - 8 = 4(1+x) + 5​

solve for x

apply distributive property both sides

3x-3-8=4x+4+5

combine like terms

3x-11=4x+9

group terms

4x-3x=-11-9

x=-20