Question

5x+7+3x=-8+3x please solve it before 8:30

Answer 1

x=-3

Explanation:

5x+7+3x=-8+3x

Combine like terms

8x+7 = 3x-8

Subtract 3x from each side

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

5x+7 = -8

Subtract 7 from each side

5x+7-7 = -8-7

5x = -15

Divide each side by 5

5x/5 = -15/5

x = -3