Question

Solve for x.
8x - 2 = 3x + 5x

Answer 1

x=-8

Explanation:

8x-2=3x+5x

1. Combine Like Terms

3x+5x=8x

Now your equation looks like this:

8x-2=8x

+8x +8x

2. Move Variables to one side

Now this is your equation:

-2=16x

3. Divide to isolate "x"

16/-2

x=-8

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