3(x+5)=2x-8

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Solution for 3(x+5)=2x-8 equation:


3(x+5)=2x-8

We simplify the equation to the form, which is simple to understand 
3(x+5)=2x-8

Reorder the terms in parentheses
+(+3x+15)=2x-8

Remove unnecessary parentheses
+3x+15=+2x-8

We move all terms containing x to the left and all other terms to the right. 
+3x-2x=-8-15

We simplify left and right side of the equation. 
+1x=-23

We divide both sides of the equation by 1 to get x. 
x=-23

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