Answer:
x = -2.566667
Step-by-step explanation:
simplify both sides
8 + 2x = 0.3 - x
8 + 2x = 0.3 + - x
2x + 8 = - x + 0.3
add x to both sides
2x + 8 + x = - x + 0.3 + x
3x + 8 = 0.3
subtract 8 from both sides
3x + 8 - 8 = 0.3 - 8
3x = -7.7
divie both sides by 3
3x/3 = -7.7/3
x = -2.566667
