Question

3(x – 1) + 8 = 5 - x

Answer 1

3(x-1) +8= 5-X
3x-3-8=5-x
3x-11=5-x
3x-x=5+11
2x=16
x=16:2
x=8

Answer 2

3 (x - 1) + 8 = 5 - x

3x - 3 + 8 = 5 - x

3x + x = 5 - 8 + 3

4x = 0

x = 0/4

x = 0

Solución : 

x = 0