Question

Q: Solve for x: 8x-2-5x=8
A. OX=13
B. OX=2 1/2
C. OX=3 1/3
D. OX=7

Answer 1

c. 3 1/3

Explanation:

8x-2-5x=8

3x=10

x=10/3=3 1/3

Answer 2

x=
`3(1)/(3)`

Explanation:

Hi there!

We want to find the value of x in this expression:

8x-2-5x=8

Our goal is to isolate x on one side

Combine like terms on the left side (add the terms with x together)

3x-2=8

Add 2 to both sides (-2+2=0)

3x-2=8

+2 +2

__________

3x=10

Divide both sides by 3

x=
`(10)/(3)`

Simplify the improper fraction

x=
`3(1)/(3)`

Hope this helps!