Solve the following: -3x + 7(x + 5) = 5x + 38
please explain!

Answer: -3
Step-by-step explanation:
-3x+ 7x+ 35= 5x + 38
You solve the distributive property on the left side and set it equal to the right
4x+35= 5x+38
-4x -4x
35= x+38
-38 -38
X=-3