Solve for x. 2-1/2x−3/4(2x 5)=3/8 x=−4-5/8x=−4-5/8 x=−3-3/8x=−3-3/8 x=4-1/8x=4-1/8 x=5-3/8x=5-3/8
Answer:
x = 6
Step-by-step explanation:
−5(x+3)+8x = 3 Distribute.
(−5)(x)+(−5)(3)+8x =3 Simplify.
−5x−15+8x =3 Commute.
-5x+8x−15 =3 Combine like terms.
3x−15 =3 Add 15 to each side.
3x =18 Add 15 to each side.
3x/3 =18/3 Divide each side by 3.
x =6 Simplify.