Answer:
B. x = -5
Step-by-step explanation:
-8(x+5) = -3x - 7 + x - 3
distribute the -8
-8x - 40 = -3x - 7 + x - 3
combine like terms
-8x - 40 = -2x - 10
add 40 to both sides
-8x = -2x + 30
add 2x to both sides
-6x = 30
divide both sides by -6
x = -5
