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I NEED HELP PLZ HELP ME ASAP SOLVE THIS PROBLEM

I NEED HELP PLZ HELP ME ASAP SOLVE THIS PROBLEM-example-1
User Bonaldi
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First, subtract the 5 from both sides. 5-5=0 so that cancels out so then you do 8-5 which equals 3 so x=3.
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Answer:

x = 3

Explanation:

The goal of algebra is always to isolate the variable, so its value can be determined.

Step 1: Subtract 5

8 - 5 = 3

x = 3

Step 2: Check

3 + 5 = 8

8 = 8 ✔

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