How do you solve 1/2(3x-8)+4 = 2x-(5x+1)? Algebra Linear Equations Two-Step Equations and Properties of Equality 1 Answer jk.13 Mar 23, 2018 x=-26/9 Explanation: 3/2x+4+4=2x-5x-5 distribute 3/2x+8=-3x-5 combine like terms 3x+16=-6x-10 multiply whole equation by 2 to get rid of fraction 9x=-26 x=-26/9 Answer link Related questions How do you solve two step equations? How do you check solutions to two step equations? What is an example of a two step equation with no solution? How do I check to see if the solution is 1 for the equation 2x+1=3? Is there more than one way to solve a 2 step equation? How do you solve -m+3=3? How do you solve -5y-9=74? How do you solve 5q - 7 = \frac{2}{3}? How do you solve 0.1y + 11 =0? How do you solve \frac{5q-7}{12} = \frac{2}{3}? See all questions in Two-Step Equations and Properties of Equality Impact of this question 1683 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License