Answer:
x = -3
Step-by-step explanation:
5(x-2)+3x-4 = -38
=> 5x-10+3x-4 = -38
=> 5x+3x-10-4 = -38
=> 8x-14 = -38
=> 8x = -38+14
=> 8x = -24
=> x = -24/8
=> x = -3
you multiply 8*3 to get 24 so you do the same to 5. so 5*3 = 15 so 15/24