Question

8 = -5x + 6
I need help you need to solve for the variable
It's a two-step equation

Answer 1

ANSWER : 2/5 = x


Subtract
6
6 from both sides of the equation
8
−
6
=
−
5
x
+
6
−
6
8−6=−5x+6−6
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2
Simplify
2
=
−
5
x
2=−5x
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3
Divide both sides of the equation by the same factor
2
−
5
=
−
5
x
−
5
−5
2
​
=
−5
−5x
​

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4
Simplify
−
2
5
=
x
−
5
2
​
=x
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SOLUTION

Answer 2

Answer:

x= -2.5

Step-by-step explanation:

8=-5x+6

-5x+6=8

-5x+6-6=8-6

-5x=2

divided both sides by -5

x=-2.5