Solve this equation 5x + 4 = 8x + 10

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asked Mar 15, 2024 195k views

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Donaldh · Answer 1 · 2024-03-19T21:22:09+0000

Hello!

Answer:

$\Large \boxed{\sf x = -2}$

Explanation:

→ We want to solve this equation:

$\sf 5x + 4 = 8x + 10$

◼ Subtract 4 from both sides:

$\sf 5x + 4 -4= 8x + 10-4$

◼ Simplify both sides:

$\sf 5x = 8x + 6$

◼ Subtract 8x from both sides:

$\sf 5x-8x = 8x + 6-8x$

◼ Simplify both sides:

$\sf -3x = 6$

◼ Divide both sides by -3:

$\sf (-3x)/(-3) = (6)/(-3)$

◼ Simplify both sides:

$\boxed{\sf x = -2}$

Conclusion:

The solution of the equation 5x + 4 = 8x + 10 is -2.