Question

What is the answer to 5x=3x-8

Answer 1

x = (-4)

Explanation:

5x = 3x - 8

move variable to left

5x - 3x = -8

collect like terms

2x = -8

divide both sides by 2

x = (-4)

Answer 2

x=-4

Explanation:

5x=3x-8 you subtract 3x from both sides.

2x=-8 then you divide by the number next to the x. meaning 2

x=-4