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How do you solve 8x+5=3x+15

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8x + 5 = 3x + 15

8x - 3x = 15 - 5 (put same kinds of number on one side and change the signs)

5x = 10 (simplify)

5x/5 = 10/5 (simplify)

x = 2 (answer)

hope this helps

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