Question

How do you solve `5(x + 3) + 9 = 3(x - 2) + 4`?

Answer 1

`x=-13`

Explanation:

`5(x+3)+9=3(x-2)+4`
`5x+15+9=3x-6+4`
`5x+24=3x-2`
`2x=-26`
`x=-13`