Question

How do you solve `-2( 3x + 5) = 8`?

Answer 1

`x=-3`

Explanation:

Divide `-2` on both sides:

`3x+5=8/-2 = -4`

Subtract 5 on both sides:

`3x=-4-5 = -9`

Divide both sides by 3:

`x=-9/3=-3`