Question

How many solutions does the following equation have?
3(x+5)=-4x+8

Answer 1

Answer:

1)3x+15=-4x+8

3x+4x=15-8

7x=7

x=7/7

x=1

2)3x+15=-4x+8

3x-4x=15+8

x=23

Step-by-step explanation:

multiply eqn by 3

change sign of right hand side numbers

do addition or subtraction according to sign

devide right hand number by left hand number

final answer