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How do I solve these equations in the best way an 8th grader can?

How do I solve these equations in the best way an 8th grader can?-example-1
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We can start by adding 2 to both sides of the equation to get rid of the constant term (-2) on the left side:

5x - 2 + 2 = 8 + 2

Simplifying, we get:

5x = 10

Next, we can isolate x by dividing both sides of the equation by 5:

5x/5 = 10/5

Simplifying, we get:

x = 2.
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Answer:

1) x= 2

Explanation:

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