Question

-28 = 2x + 8 - 5x
solve for x.
PLEASE

Answer 1

x=12

Explanation:

-28=2x+8-5x

-28=-3x+8

Add 3x on both sides:

3x-28=-3x+8+3x

3x-28=8

Add 28 on both sides:

3x-28+28=8+28

3x=36

Divide 3 on both sides:

3x/3=36/3

x=12

Answer 2

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