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

x = - 7/5

Step-by-step explanation:

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

Distribute

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

Combine like terms

-5x - 18 = 3 + 10x

Add 5x to each side

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

-18 = 3+15x

Subtract 3 from each side

-18-3 = - 3+3+15x

-21 = 15x

Divide each side by 15

-21/15 = 15x/15

-7/5 = x