what is 3(x - 1) - 8 = 4(1 + x) + 5?
3(x - 1) - 8 = 4(1 + x) + 5 simplify
3x - 3 - 8 = 4 + 4x + 5
3x - 11 = 4x + 9 subtract 9, 3x from both sides
-20 = x
