Question

Which is a correct first step in solving 5-2x<8x-3

Answer 1

Add the like terms, 8x and 2x.
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Answer 2

first step is combining like terms, subtract 8x from both sides

Explanation:

`5-2x <8x-3`

To solve any inequality , move all x terms together

To remove 8x from the right side, subtract 8x from both sides

`5-10x <-3`

So first step is combining like terms

Subtract 5 from both sides

`-10x <-8`

Divide both sides by -10

`x>(4)/(5)`