Question

In 50-3x=8 why do we write -3 after subtracting both the sides with 50 while solving ​

Answer 1

Because -3x is remain after eliminate 50 on both sides.

Explanation:

I. Solve 50 - 3x = 8

50 - 3x = 8

-50 +50 - 3x = 8 - 50 => {when 50 is +50}

-3x = -42 => {when -50 + 50 = 0 and -3x = -3x}

x = (-42)/(-3)

x = 14

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Answer 2

see below

Explanation:

50-3x=8

The first step is subtract 50 from each side

50-50-3x=8-50

-3x = -42

Then divide each side by -3

-3x/-3 = -42/-3

x = 14