Question

2x+5(x+1) = -8;

Can someone help me solve this problem step by step please?

Answer 1

-13/7

Explanation:

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

2x+5x+5=-8

7x+5=-8

7x=-8-5

7x=-13

7x/7=-13/7

x=-13/7

Answer 2

x = -13/7

Explanation:

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

2x+5x+5 = -8

7x+5 = -8

7x = -8-5

7x = -13

x = -13/7