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3x+5=2x+8 it’s urgent!need step by step

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Answer:

x =3

Explanation:

step 1:Rearrange the equation by subtracting what is to the right of the equal sign from both sides of the equation :

3*x-5-(2*x-8)=0

step 2:solve x+3=0

subtract 3 from both sides

step 3: x=-3

answer:x= -3

User Andre Kraemer
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Answer:x=3

Explanation:

Move variable to the left side and change its sign

3x-2+5=8

Move constant to the right side and change its sign

3x-2x=8-5

Combine like terms

X=3

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