Solve for x

4 (2x+3) = -6+5x

4 (2x+3) = -6+5x

Multiply the bracket by 4

(4) (2x) (4) (3) = -6+5x

8x+12=5x-6

Move 5x to the other side. Sign changes from + 5x to - 5x.

8x-5x+12=5x-5x-6

8x-5x+12=-6

3x+12=-6

Move 12 to the other side. Sign changes from + 12 to - 12.

3x+12-12=-6-12

3x=-18

Divide by 3 for both sides

3x/3=-18/3

Cross out 3 and 3, divide by 3 and then becomes x

x=-6

Answer: x=-6

x = - 6