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X+ 5=2x+8



a.2
b.-3
c.3
d.-1

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x + 5 = 2x + 8

5 = x + 8

x = -3

b. -3

User Adam Morris
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Answer:

b. -3

Explanation:

x + 5 = 2x + 8

-x -x

5 = x + 8

-8 -8

-3 = x

User Taylor Gautier
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