Question

Solve the equation.

5x + 8 - 3x = -10
x = -9
x = -1
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X = 1
O x= 9

Answer 1

the answer is x=-9!!!

Answer 2

x = -9

Explanation:

5x + 8 - 3x = -10

Combine like terms

2x +8 = -10

Subtract 8 from each side

2x+8-8 = -10-8

2x = -18

Divide each side by 2

2x/2 = -18/2

x = -9