3(5x+8)-7x=6

Solve for x:

1. Distribute: 3(5x+8) - 7x = 6 → 15x + 24 - 7x = 6
2. Combine like terms: 8x + 24 = 6
3. Subtract 24: 8x = -18
4. Divide by 8: x = -18/8 = -9/4

Check: 3(5(-9/4) + 8) - 7(-9/4) = 6 → works.

Answer: x = -9/4 (or -2.25).