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Is -5 a solution to the equation 6x + 5 = 5x + 8 + 2x
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Is -5 a solution to the equation 6x + 5 = 5x + 8 + 2x

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Hey, unfortunately -5 is not a solution to this question, the answer would be -3. 6x-7x= -x=8-5=3

The answer would be X=-3
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Answer:

No.

Explanation:

First add the like terms.

6x+5=7x+8

-6x -6x

5=x+8

subtract 8

-3=x

No

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