$2(x-4)=3 x+5$
\(\boxed{x = -13}\)
Step 1 :Distribute the 2 on the left side: \(2x - 8 = 3x + 5\)
Step 2 :Move all terms with x to one side and constants to the other side: \(x = -13\)
Step 3 :\(\boxed{x = -13}\)