Question

How do you solve this equation for X?
$5x + 8 = 2 \times - 1$
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Answer 1

Answer:

x = -3

Step-by-step explanation:

hey there,

< First, move all "x"s to one side.

5x - 2x = -1 - 8

Solve on both sides.

3x = -9

Divide to find what x is equal to.

x = -3

-3 is your final answer. >

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