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What is the solution to this equation x + 8 + 5x = 32 - 2x

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A. X=3 is the correct answer
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x + 8 + 5x = 32 - 2x

combine like terms


6x + 8 = 32 - 2x

add 2x to both sides


8x + 8 = 32

subtract 8 from both sides


8x = 24

divide 8 by both sides


x = 3


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