1) Let's solve for x, writing this equation.
3x +8*59 =0
3x +472=0 <em>Subtract 472 from both sides</em>
3x = -472
x= -472/3 or -157.33
2) So the answer is x= -472/3
Option A
x+8=-3
x+8-8=-3-8
x=-11
Hope I didn't mess up for your sake!
Lemme think real quick...