Question

Solve this equation 2x-3(x+4)=-5

Answer 1

2x-3(x+4)=-5
Use distributive property
2x - 3x - 12= -5
Subtract 3x from 2x
-x - 12= -5
Add 12 to both sides
-x= 7
Divide both sides by -1
Final Answer: x= -7