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What value of X makes the equation true? -3x+10=5x+-8

User Satumba
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1.25 =x is the answer or it can be 10/8 whatever you prefer
User Garrett Berg
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Get x by itself

-3x+10 = 5x-8

10 = 8x-8

18 = 8x

(18/8) = x

Hope this helps!
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