Question

the sum of 8 times a number and 5 is equal to 3

Answer 1

8x+5=3
8x=3-5
8x=-2
X=-1/4

Answer 2

You must make an algebra :))
8x + 5 = 3
<=> 8x = 3 - 5 = -2
<=> x = -1/4
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