If 2x – 3(x + 4) = –5, then x = ?

An equation is a mathematical expression used to represent the equality between any two expressions.

Answer: For 2x – 3(x + 4) = –5, the value of x is -7.

Let's simplify the equation 2x – 3(x + 4) = –5 to obtain the answer.

Explanation:

2x – 3(x + 4) = –5

⇒ 2x - 3x - 12 = - 5

⇒ - x = - 5 + 12

⇒ - x = 7

⇒ x = -7

Hence, for the equation 2x – 3(x + 4) = –5, the value of x is -7.