Question

2(x + 4) = - 3(x + 5)

Answer 1

Solving for x:

$\begin{gathered} 2(x+4)=-3(x+5)\rightarrow2x+8=-3x-15 \\ \rightarrow2x+3x=-15-8\rightarrow5x=-23 \\ \rightarrow x=-\frac{23}{5} \end{gathered}$