Question

3x +5 = 2x+8 how do i solve?

Answer 1

Answer,

X = 3

Explanation,

Subtract 5 from both sides.

3x+5-5=2x+8-5

Simplify.

3x=2x+3

Subtract 2x from both sides.

3x-2x=2x+3-2x

Simplify.

x=3

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