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HURRRYYYYY SUPER EASY 30 POINTS!

What value of x makes the equation 3(x – 6) – 8x = –2 + 5(2x + 1) true? Enter your answer in the box.


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Answer:

x = -7/5

Step-by-step explanation:

3(x – 6) – 8x = –2 + 5(2x + 1)

Distribute

3x-18 -8x = -2 +10x+5

Combine like terms

-5x-18 = 10x+3

Add 5x to each side

-5x+5x-18 = 10x+5x+3

-18 = 15x+3

Subtract 3 from each  side

-18-3 = 15x+3-3

-21 = 15x

Divide by 15

-21/15 =15x/15

-7/5 =x

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