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5X-8=-3 how to solve

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Answer:

x=1

Step-by-step explanation:

Given the equation:


5x-8=-3

First, add 8 to both sides:


\begin{gathered} 5x-8+8=-3+8 \\ 5x+0=5 \\ 5x=5 \end{gathered}

Next, divide both sides by 5.


\begin{gathered} (5x)/(5)=(5)/(5) \\ x=1 \end{gathered}

The solution to the equation is x=1.

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