Solve for x: 10 – 3x = 2x – 8x + 40

Joe Kington asked May 28, 2023

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Joe Kington asked May 28, 2023

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Answer:

Explanation:

To solve for x, use inverse operations to solve equations.

Remember that addition and subtraction are inverse operations, as multiplication and division.

$\begin{gathered} 10-3x=2x-8x+40 \\ 8x-3x-2x=40-10 \\ 3x=30 \\ x=(30)/(3) \\ x=10 \end{gathered}$

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