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8x - 3 = 5 (2x + 1) solve for x
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8x - 3 = 5 (2x + 1) solve for x

User Giannis Katsini
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Answer:

x=−4

Explanation:

User Ali Tourani
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Answer:

-4

Explanation:

Given:

  • 8x - 3 = 5 (2x + 1)

Solving for x:

  • 8x - 3 = 10x + 5
  • 10x - 8x = -3 - 5
  • 2x = - 8
  • x = -8/2
  • x = -4
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