Question

5x-48=-3x+8 solve for x

Answer 1

`x = 7`

Explanation:

`5x + 3x = 8 +48`

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8x = 8 + 48

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8x = 56

Divide both sides of the equation by the coefficient of the variable;

`x = (56)/(8)`

Cross out common factors;

`x=7`

Answer 2

Answer: x = 28

Explanation:
5x - 48 = 3x + 8
Start by subtracting 3 from both sides to get x only on one side
2x - 48 = 8
Then add 48 to both sides to get x by itself
2x = 56
Now divide each side by 2 to get rid of the coefficient next to the x giving you
X = 28