Question

5 (x -3+1) = 3 (x+2-8)

Answer 1

5 ( X - 3 + 1) = 3(x + 2 - 8)
5x - 15 + 5 = 3x + 6 - 24
5x - 3x = 6 - 24 + 15 - 5
2x = - 8
X = - 8 / +2
X = -4

Answer 2

5 ( x -3 +1 ) = 3 (x +2 -8 )

5x -15 +5 = 3x +6 -24

5x -3x = +6 -24 +15 -5

2x = -8

x = -8/+2

x = -4