(x-5)(-3)=8

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


Simplifying
(x + -5)(-3) = 8

Reorder the terms:
(-5 + x)(-3) = 8

Reorder the terms for easier multiplication:
-3(-5 + x) = 8
(-5 * -3 + x * -3) = 8
(15 + -3x) = 8

Solving
15 + -3x = 8

Solving for variable 'x'.

Move all terms containing x to the left, all other terms to the right.

Add '-15' to each side of the equation.
15 + -15 + -3x = 8 + -15

Combine like terms: 15 + -15 = 0
0 + -3x = 8 + -15
-3x = 8 + -15

Combine like terms: 8 + -15 = -7
-3x = -7

Divide each side by '-3'.
x = 2.333333333

Simplifying
x = 2.333333333

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