Question

If 4(2x + 2) - (2x+ 5) = -3 then x = A. 1 B. -1 C. -8/3 D. 4

Answer 1

x = -1

Answer 2

So, the answer would be B, x = -1
here's why;

Reorder the terms
-2x + 4(2x + 2) - 5 = -3

Distribute 4 to 2x and 2;
-2x + 8x + 8 - 5 = -3

Combine like terms;
6x + 3 = -3

Isolate the variable;
6x = -6

Complete;
x = -1

Hope this helps :)