What value of x makes the equation 3 (x-6) - 8 = - 2+5 (2x+1

-29/7 = x

Step-by-step explanation:

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

Distribute

3x-18-8 = - 2 + 10x+5

Combine like terms

3x-26 = 10x+3

Subtract 3x from each side

3x-3x-26 = 10x-3x+3

-26 = 7x+3

Subtract 3 from each

-26-3 = 7x + 3-3

-29 = 7x

Divide each side by 7

-29/7 = 7x/7

-29/7 = x