Question

Solve the equation. 5x + 8 − 3x = −10 x = −9 x = −1 x = 1 x = 9

Answer 1

X = -9

Explanation:

Answer 2

`x=-9`

Explanation:

`5x+8-3x=-10`

Simplify to get
`2x+8=-10`

Find what
`2x` equals to by taking away 8,
`2x = -18`.

Divide by 2 to find x,
`x = -9`