Question

choose an action to perform.
ways to rewrite expressions
combine like terms
perform multiplication
rewrite fractions
distribute
rewrite division as multiplication
rewrite signs

5 = -6x - 8

Explanation:

Step1: Add 8 to both sides

$5 + 8 = -6x - 8 + 8$

Step2: Simplify both sides

$13 = -6x$

Step3: Divide both sides by -6

$\frac{13}{-6} = \frac{-6x}{-6}$

Step4: Simplify to solve for x

$x = -\frac{13}{6}$

Answer:

$x = -\frac{13}{6}$