Question

How do you solve `1/2(3x-8)+4 = 2x-(5x+1)`?

Answer 1

`x=-26/9`

Explanation:

`3/2x+4+4=2x-5x-5` distribute
`3/2x+8=-3x-5` combine like terms
`3x+16=-6x-10` multiply whole equation by 2 to get rid of fraction
`9x=-26`
`x=-26/9`