−5(x+1)+3x−3=−14

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−5(x+1)+3x−3=−14

Expand the left side of the equation:

−5x − 5 + 3x − 3 = −14

Combine like terms:

-2x - 8 = -14

Add 8 to both sides of the equation:

-2x = -6

Divide both sides of the equation by -2:

x = 3

Therefore, the solution to the equation is x = 3.