Question

3x + 2 = x - 8

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Answer 1

x= -5

Explanation:

3x+2=x−8

Step 1: Subtract x from both sides.

3x+2−x=x−8−x

2x+2=−8

Step 2: Subtract 2 from both sides.

2x+2−2=−8−2

2x=−10

Step 3: Divide both sides by 2.

2x

2

=

−10

2

x=−5

Answer 2

Answer: x= -5

Step-by-step explanation:

3x+2= x-8

3x-x= -8-2

2x= -10

x= -5