Answer:
x = -5
Step-by-step explanation:
to evaluate for x in this this question -5x-(8-x)=12
the firsst step, you would open the bracket with - then evaluate for the value of x
solution
-5x-(8-x)=12
-5x -8 + x = 12
combine the like terms
-5x + x = 12 + 8
-4x = 20
divide both sides by the coefficient of x
-4x/-4 = 20/-4
x = -5
