Question

Simplify the expression -3(4x +5) - 2(-5x +8)

Answer 1

x=-31/2

Explanation:

Let's equate the equation to zero

-3(4x+5)-2(-5x+8)=0

-12x-15+10x-16=0

Collect like terms

-12x+10x-15-16=0

-2x-31=0

Add 31 to both sides

-2x=31

Divide both sides by-2

x=-31/2