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Solve for x. 8×-3=5(2×+1)​

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Answer:

x = -4

Explanation:

8x - 3 = 5(2x + 1)

8x - 3 = 10x + 5

8x - 10x = 5 + 3

-2x = 8

x = 8/-2

x = -4

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