0.8(5x+15)=2.6-(x+3)
0.8(5x + 15) = 2.6 - x + 3 Use the Distributive Property 4x + 12 = 2.6 - x + 3 Combine like terms (2.6 and 3) 4x + 12 = 5.6 - x Add x to both sides 5x + 12 = 5.6 Subtract 12 from both sides 5x = -6.4 Divide both sides by 5 x = -1.28