Question

What is the solution to the equation -3x - 4 = 5(x + 4)?
someone plz help me :/

Answer 1

hi,
-3x -4 = 5(x + 4)
-3x -4 = 5x + 20
-4 - 20 =5x +3x
8x = -24

now u must be able to solve this one with ur eyes shut.... Wt will e the value of "x" then ?

Answer 2

did u get it ?

Answer 3

no, idk what you mean?

Answer 4

did u get it up to the last step..
8x = -24 ?

Answer 5

yes

Answer 6

then
(8x)/8 =(-24)/8
x = -3

did u get it now ?

Answer 7

yes, thank you so much! you helped me a lot! :)

Answer 8

u r welcome!