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If 8x + 2 = -5 then 8x - 5 = ?

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Answer:

8x - 5 = - 12

Explanation:

given

8x + 2 = - 5 ( subtract 2 from both sides )

8x = - 7

Then

8x - 5 = - 7 - 5 = - 12

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