You can formulate the equation below to work out your question:
3(2.99) + 1.99(x-3) 
8.97 + 1.99x - 5.97
1.99x + 3 
CHECK:
If x = 5
3 x 2.99 + 2 x 1.99 = 8.97 + 3.98 = 12.95
1.99 x 5 +3 = 12.95
Hope I helped.
        
                    
             
        
        
        
Answer:
<em>if you use a fraction calculator</em>
Step-by-step explanation:
and StartFraction 5 Over 8 EndFraction 
divided by One-fourth equals to 2 and one half
Thus the answer is D or 2 and one half
 
        
                    
             
        
        
        
Answer:
x+8=-3 gives
x=-11 is the required value