solve the equation. 3x + 17 -5x = 12 - (6x + 3)

need help with steps, not sure if im doing it right

Question

solve the equation. 3x + 17 -5x = 12 - (6x + 3) 

need help with steps, not sure if im doing it right

kamille · Answer

alright, it is pretty straight forward. 

can you show what you have done so we can check if you did it alright?

anonymous · Answer

looking for x? First distribute the negative to the parentheses and get rid of them. then combine like terms.

anonymous · Answer

3x + 17 - 5x = 12 -6x -3
8x + 17 = 9 -6x 
8 = -14x?

anonymous · Answer

are those steps right, cause i feel like theyre not

kamille · Answer

yea, all good, just some algebra mistakes...$$3x-5x \neq8x$$
it should be like that:
3x+17-5x=12-(6x+3)
-2x+17=12-6x-3
4x=-8
can you solve for x now?

anonymous · Answer

ohh okay so would x = -2

kamille · Answer

yes, that's correct! well done

anonymous · Answer

Okay thanks so much! :)