Answer:
x = -5
Step-by-step explanation:
[tex]3x + 2 = - 5x - 38[/tex]
Then, transpose mo yung magkakagaya. yung may variable magkakasama and yung constants magkakasama rin. Usually, pag ginagawa ang transposition method. Nagbabago ang sign. okay? note mo yun.
[tex]3x + 5x = - 38 - 2[/tex]
Perform the operations.
[tex]8x = - 40[/tex]
[tex] \frac{8x}{8} = \frac{ - 40}{8} [/tex]
[tex]x = - 5[/tex]
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note: wag lang basta kopyahin. aralin din ha. may steps naman na. welcome