Answer: x = -5
Step-by-step explanation:
-8 (x + 5) = -3x - 7 + x - 3
First, we use distributive property
-8x - 40 = -3x - 7 + x - 3
Then, we combine like terms.
-3x + x = -2x
-7 + -3 = -10
-8x - 40 = -2x - 10
Add 10 to each side
-8x - 30 = -2x
Add 8x to each side
-30 = 6x
Divide each side by 6
-5 = x
