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Which statement correctly describes The solution to the equation below

Which statement correctly describes The solution to the equation below-example-1
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In order to find the solution, we need to isolate the variable x.

Then, by distributing the number -4 into the parenthesis, we have


-4x-8+x=3x-8-5x

Now, by combining similar terms, we obtain


-3x-8=-2x-8

By adding 8 to both sides, we get


-3x=-2x

This equation will be true as long as x is zero. Therefore, the answer is option C

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