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Example

3(r+2s)=2t-4

a⋅(b-2)=3b

3(r+2s)=2t-4

a⋅(b-2)=3b

Question

$$\frac { x + 3 } { 8 } = - 2$$

Solve for x

$x=-19$

Steps for Solving Linear Equation

Multiply both sides by $8$.

$$x+3=-2\times 8$$

Multiply $-2$ and $8$ to get $-16$.

$$x+3=-16$$

Subtract $3$ from both sides.

$$x=-16-3$$

Subtract $3$ from $-16$ to get $-19$.

$$x=-19$$