question\nsolve for x:\n-8x - 9 = -3x + 16

Explanation:

Step1: Add 8x to both sides

$-9 = -3x + 8x+ 16$ $-9 = 5x + 16$

Step2: Subtract 16 from both sides

$-9 - 16=5x$ $-25 = 5x$

Step3: Divide both sides by 5

$x=\frac{-25}{5}$ $x = - 5$

Answer:

$x=-5$