Question

Choose the answer based on the most efficient method as presented in the lesson.

Ir the first step in the solution of the equation 2x - 8 = 5x + 3 is "subtract 2x," then what should the next step be?
subtract 5x
add 8
subtract 3

Answer 1

The next step is to subtract three making it -11 You have already combined your coefficients so your equations is -11=3x

Answer 2

We will subtract 3 from both sides.

Explanation:

The first step in the solution of the equation
`2x-8= 5x+ 3` is "subtract 2x,"

`2x-8-2x= 5x+ 3-2x`

=>
`-8= 3x+ 3`

Now the next step will be subtract 3 from both sides.

`-8-3= 3x+ 3-3`

=>
`-11= 3x`

And x = -11/3