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5x+6=3x-8solve for x
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5x+6=3x-8solve for x

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Answer:

x = -7

Step-by-step explanation:

5x+6=3x-8

Subtract 3x from both sides

5x - 3x + 6=3x - 3x -8

2x + 6 = - 8

Subtract 6 from both sides

2x + 6 - 6 = -8 - 6

2x = -14

Divide both sides by 2

2x/2 = -14/2

x = -7

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