-5(x-3)=8

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


Simplifying
-5(x + -3) = 8

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

Solving
15 + -5x = 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 + -5x = 8 + -15

Combine like terms: 15 + -15 = 0
0 + -5x = 8 + -15
-5x = 8 + -15

Combine like terms: 8 + -15 = -7
-5x = -7

Divide each side by '-5'.
x = 1.4

Simplifying
x = 1.4

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