Answer:
x = 1
Step-by-step explanation:
Because both sides are the same:
5x + 2 = -x + 8
We need to collect all the x terms on one side, by moving the -x over to the other side making it a positive.
5x + x + 2 = 8
Now move the +2 over to the other side making it a -2:
6x = 8 - 2
6x = 6
Now divide both sides by six to get one x:
x = 1