Question

Solve for x.
minus, 5, left bracket, minus, x, minus, 4, right bracket, minus, 3, x, minus, 5, equals, 13
−5(−x−4)−3x−5=
13

Answer 1

-5(-x-4) - 3x - 5 = 13

Distribute -5 to -x and -4:
5x + 20 - 3x - 5 = 13

Combine like terms:
5x - 3x + 20 - 5 = 13

2x + 15 = 13

Subtract 15 from both sides:
2x = -2

Divide by 2:
x = -1