Question

Same solution as 2(x+4=-7-3x

Answer 1

x = -3

Explanation:

2(x+4)=-7-3x

Distribute

2x+8 = -7-3x

Add 3x to each side

2x+3x+8=-7-3x+3x

5x +8 = -7

Subtract 8 from each side

5x+8-8 = -7-8

5x = -15

Divide each side by 5

5x/5 = -15/5

x = -3