Solve this equation, show your work, and choosethe best answer: 5x + 8 = 18A. = 2B. x= 53C. X= 5D. x= 1

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Solve this equation, show your work, and choosethe best answer: 5x + 8 = 18A. = 2B. x= 53C. X= 5D. x= 1

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$\begin{gathered} 5x+8=18 \\ \text{Subtract 8 from both sides} \\ 5x+8-8=18-8 \\ 5x=10 \\ \text{Divide both sides by 5} \\ (5x)/(5)=(10)/(5) \\ x=2 \end{gathered}$

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