x + 8 - 4(x-1) = 2x + 3 solve for x and round to the nearest tenth.
x+8-4x+4=2x+3
Combine like terms
-3x+12=2x+3
-x=-9
x=9
oops ignore the abouve one,
x+8-4(x-1)=2x+3
add 4x
x+8+4=6x+3
x+12=6x+3
subtract x
5x+3=12
subtract 3
5x=9
x=9/5=1.8