5x-2(x+4)=3(2x+1)

Question

How can I solve this problem
please help me

Answer 1

5x-2(x+4)=3(2x+1)
5x - 2x - 8 = 6x + 3
5x - 2x - 6x = 3 + 8
-3x = 12
x = -4