Question

Find the value of x.

Answer 1

add 5 to 8 then subtract 86 from 80 the divide you should get x=2

Answer 2

x=2

Explanation:

-5x+80 = 86 + -8x

Add 8x to each side

-5x+8x+80 = 86 + -8x+8x

3x+80 = 86

Subtract 80 from each side

3x+80-80 = 86-80

3x=6

Divide by 3

3x/3 = 6/3

x =2