Question

What is the correct answer for 5x-6=3x-8
A. 5
B.2
C. -1
D.7

Answer 1

The answer is = C

Explanation:

5x-6-3x=-8

You will subtract 3x from both sides

Simplify 5x-6-3x to 2x-6

2x-6= -8

Add6 to both sides

2x=-8+6

Simplify-8+6 to -2

2x=-2

Devide both sides you 2

X=-1

Answer 2

B. -1

Explanation:

5x - 6 = 3x - 8

Then, Please add Six, to both sides.

5x - 6 + 6 =3x - 8 + 6

Then, You need to simplify.

5x = 3x - 2

Then, Subtract the 3x from all sides.

5x - 3x = 3x - 2 - 3x

Then, You need to simplify again.

2x = - 2

Then, Divide all sides by, 2.

2x/2 = -2/2

Then, Simplify again to get, your answer!

X = -1