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X -5 = 2x -8 solve this equation

User Per Knytt
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Answer:

x = 3

Explanation:

x - 5 = 2x - 8

First subtract x from both sides: -5 = x - 8

Finally, add 8 to both sides: 3 = x

Hope this helps!

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