3(x+5)=8

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


Simplifying
3(x + 5) = 8

Reorder the terms:
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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