Question

Solve for x:

2+x=8-x

Answer 1

Answer:x=3 I hope this helps you

Explanation:

2+x=8-x

Move the variable to the left-hand side and change its sign like this

2+x+x=8

then do this

Move the constant to the right-hand side and change its sign like this

x+x=8-2

then do this

Collect like terms

Like this

2x=8-2

Subtract the numbers
2x=6

then do this

Divide both sides of the equation by 2 and you will get your answer

X=3

Answer 2

2+x=8-x

add x to each side to get all the x's on one side

2+x+x = 8-x+x

2 + 2x = 8

now subtract 2 from each side to get all the numbers on the other side

2 + 2x -2 = 8-2

2x = 6

divide by 2 on each side to get x alone

2x/2 = 6/2

x=3

Answer: x=3