How to solve (x+3)-(4x+8)

1. Factor the equation (x + 2)(x + 3) = 0. 2. Set each factor equal to zero: x + 2 = 0 and x + 3 = 0. 3. Solve for x: x = -2 and x = -3.

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$$(x+3)-(4x+8)$$

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$-3x-5$

Solution Steps

To find the opposite of $4x+8$, find the opposite of each term.

$$x+3-4x-8$$

Combine $x$ and $-4x$ to get $-3x$.

$$-3x+3-8$$

Subtract $8$ from $3$ to get $-5$.

$$-3x-5$$

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$-3x-5$

Solution Steps

To find the opposite of $4x+8$, find the opposite of each term.

$$x+3-4x-8$$

Combine $x$ and $-4x$ to get $-3x$.

$$-3x+3-8$$

Subtract $8$ from $3$ to get $-5$.

$$-3x-5$$

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