Question

Question #8e0b6

Answer 1

`x = 29 " or " x = 3 5/8`
Depending on what is meant by the question.

Explanation:

It is not clear what is meant by the question .... there are 2 possibilities..
(This emphasises the need for clear formatting to show exactly what is intended.)

Let's solve both versions.

`(x-(-5))/-8 = 3" or " x- (-5)/(-8) = 3`

`x+5 = -24" "larr` cross multiply`" "x- 5/8 = 3`

`x = -24-5color(white)(xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx)x = 3+5/8`

`x = -29color(white)(xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx)x = 3 5/8`