8th grade math. Solve and check. 2x + 3x + 5 = 4(x - 2)

=−13

Step-by-step explanation:

Combine the like terms:

2+3+5=4(−2)5+5=4(−2)

Distribute:

5+5=4(−2)

5+5=4−8

Subtract 5 from both sides

5+5=4-85+5−5=4−8−5

Then simplify:

=−13

=−13

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