Answer: The value of x is -5.
Explanation:
As we know that LHS = RHS,
By bringing the constants to one side and variables to one side,the question can be solved.
Given in the question
2x-8 = 7+5x
on bringing variables to LHS,
2x-5x = 8+7
-3x = 15
x=(-15)/3 = -5
Hence the value of x is -5.