What is the solution to the equation - 1 (5x-3) = 2 (8x+12)

Answer: x = - 1

Step-by-step explanation:

To solve the equation below, first, we open the bracket

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

- 5x + 3 = 16x + 24

Combine like terms

-5x - 16x = 24 - 3

-21x = 21

Divide both sides by - 21

x = 21/-21

x = - 1

x=-1

Step-by-step explanation:

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

Distribute

-5x - -3 = 2*8x + 2*12

-5x + 3 = 16x + 24

Add 5x to each side

-5x+5x+3 = 16x+5x + 24

3 = 21x+24

Subtract 24 from each side

3-24 = 21x+24-24

-21 = 21x

Divide each side by 21

-21/21 = 21x/21

-1 = x