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2 - 3x = -x - 8 Solve for X

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Answer:

X=5

Explanation:

(step 1) 2 - 3x = -x - 8

-3x + 2 = -x -8

(step 2)

-3x + 2 = -x - 8

-3 + 2 - 2 = -x -8 -2

(step 3)

-3x = -x- 10

(step 4)

-3 + x = -x -10 +x

(step 5)

-2x = -10

Answer

x = 5

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