Simplify by combining like terms: - 18 + 3 (5x - 2) + 8

-18 + (15x-6) + 8

-18+15x+2

-16+15x

x = 3

Step-by-step explanation:

Simplifying

8 + - 3x = 14 + - 5x

Solving

8 + - 3x = 14 + - 5x

Solving for variable 'x'.

Move all terms containing x to the left, all other terms to the right.

Add '5x' to each side of the equation.

8 + - 3x + 5x = 14 + - 5x + 5x

Combine like terms: - 3x + 5x = 2x

8 + 2x = 14 + - 5x + 5x

Combine like terms: - 5x + 5x = 0

8 + 2x = 14 + 0

8 + 2x = 14

Add '-8' to each side of the equation.

8 + - 8 + 2x = 14 + - 8

Combine like terms: 8 + - 8 = 0

0 + 2x = 14 + - 8

2x = 14 + - 8

Combine like terms: 14 + - 8 = 6

2x = 6

Divide each side by '2'.

x = 3