Solve the equation 5x+8-3x=-10

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Solve the equation
5x+8-3x=-10

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Given question,

5x + 8 -3x = -10

Transposing like terms on either side with change in sign ,

2x = -10 -8

=> 2x = -18

=> x = -18/2

=> x = -9

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Explanation:

$5x+8-3x=-10\\\\2x=-10-8\\\\2x=-18\\\\x=(-18)/(2)\\\\\sf{\green{x=-9}}$

Lari Hotari answered Aug 12, 2023

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