Question

Solve for x -4x-8 =-(5x+3)

Answer 1

Answer:

$x=5$

Step-by-step explanation:

$-4x-8=-\left(5x+3\right)$

→ Expand:-

$-\left(5x+3\right)$

$=-\left(5x\right)-\left(3\right)$

→ Apply minus rule:- $+\left(-a\right)=-a$

$=-5x-3$

$-4x-8=-5x-3$

→ Add 8 from both sides:-

$-4x-8+8=-5x-3+8$

$-4x=-5x+5$

→ Add 5x from both sides:-

$-4x+5x=-5x+5+5x$

$x=5$

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Answer 2

Answer:

x = 5

Step-by-step explanation:

$- 4x - 8 = - (5x + 3) \\ - 4x - 8 = - 5x - 3 \\ - 4x + 5x = - 3 + 8 \\ x = -3 + 8\\ x = 5$