Question

Solve 5x + 2 = 3x -8

Answer 1

Explanation:

5x-3x=-8-2

2x=-10

x=-10/2

x=-5

Answer 2

Answer: x=-5

Explanation:

Given

5x + 2=3x -8

Subtract 2 on both sides

5x + 2 - 2=3x - 8 - 2

5x=3x-10

Subtract 3x on both sides

5x - 3x=3x - 10 -3x

2x=-10

Divide 2 on both sides

2x / 2=-10 / 2

x=-5