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Choose the answer based on the most efficient method as presented in the lesson.

If the first step in the solution of the equation 2x - 8 = 5x + 3 is "subtract 2x," then what should the next step be?

subtract 5x
add 8
subtract 3

User Davorin
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Answer

add 8

Explanation:

User Ludovico
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Answer:

You would not subtract 3...

Explanation:

It should be

2x- 8= 5x+3

subtract 5x from both sides,

then add 8 onto both sides, then you would get 0 on one side, and 11 on the other so you would have

-3=11 which equals

3.6

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