Solve. 5 (x+3)+8=6
I know how to do this math but im not sure what to do with a 5 and a +8

x = -

Step-by-step explanation:

5(x + 3) + 8 = 6 ← distribute parenthesis and simplify left side

5x + 15 + 8 = 6

5x + 23 = 6 ( subtract 23 from both sides )

5x = - 17 ( divide both sides by 5 )

x = -

set each factor equal to 0

4x-3 = 0

2x-1 = 0

solve for x.

4x-3=0

4x=3

x= 3/4

solve for x. 

2x-1= 0

2x= 1

x= 1/2

eventually after a few more steps, your answer should be 1/2 is less than or equal to x and 3/4 is greater than or equal to x