Solve for the Variable
- $$- 4 ( x + 2 ) - ( - 5 x - 3 ) = 8$$

question 23

Multiple Choice

Solve for the variable
- $$- 4 ( x + 2 ) - ( - 5 x - 3 ) = 8$$

• A) \(x = - 13\)
• B) \(x =\)
• C) \(x = - 3\)
• D) \(x = 3\)

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