Question

Solve for x: 8x-2-5x=8

Answer 1

10 over 3 (fraction) Hope this helps!

Explanation:

Combine Like Terms:

3x-2=8

Next, Add 2 to both sides:

3x-2=8

+2. +2

3x=10

Divide

3x=10

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3. 3

x=10/3

(10 over 3)