Question

How do you solve `3(x - 5) + 8 = -14.8`?

Answer 1

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Explanation:

Use the distributive property to get `3x-15+8=-14.8`. Combine like terms `3x-7=-14.8`. Add 7 to each side to get `3x=-7.8`. Divide each side by 3 to get `x=-2.6`.