How to solve this equation step by step 5 - x - 2 = 3 + 4x + 5

1st: Simplify both sides (add/subtract 'like terms')

5-2=3

3-x

5+3=8

8+4x

3-x=8+4x

2nd: Add the x on to both sides so that you get rid of the x on the left hand side

3=8+5x

3rd: Subtract 8 of both sides to get integers on one side and x's on the other

-5=5x

4th: Divide both sides by 5 to find 1x

-1=x

x=-1