Question

5. {MCC.8.EE.7b} Solve the following: 3x - 8 = 5x + 12*
-3
-12
7
-10

Answer 1

x = -10

Explanation:

3x - 8 = 5x + 12

Subtract by 3x on both sides.

2x + 12 = -8

Subtract by 12 on both sides.

2x = - 20

Isolate the variable x by dividing 2 on both sides

x = -10