Solve

-5 (x+2) - 3x = (x-4) + 2x

x = - 6/11 or x = - 0.54

Step-by-step explanation:

Distribute into the parenthesis.

-5x-10-3x = 1x-4+2x

*In order to get rid of these parenthesis, multiply by an "invisible one"

Now, add or subtract the common multiples.

-8x-10 = 3x-4

Then, move the variable to one side. You do that by adding 8x to both sides, since - 8x is less than 3x.

-8x-10 = 3x-4

+8x + 8x

Once you've moved the variable to one side, add 4 to both sides.

-10 = 11x-4

+4 + 4

Then, divide both sides by 11 to isolate the variable.

-6 = 11x

11 11

This leaves you with ...

x = - 6/11 or x=-0.54