Question

Solve the equation. 5x + 8 − 3x = −10 x = −9 x = −1 x = 1 x = 9

Answer 1

Answer:

$x=-9$

Step-by-step explanation:

$5x+8-3x=-10$

Simplify to get $2x+8=-10$

Find what $2x$ equals to by taking away 8, $2x = -18$.

Divide by 2 to find x, $x = -9$

Answer 2

Answer:

X = -9

Step-by-step explanation: