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  • 30-10-2017
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What is x if 3x+2=5x-8?

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Аноним Аноним
  • 30-10-2017
3x + 2 = 5x - 8
Flip
5x - 8 = 3x + 2
Subtract both sides by 3x
2x - 8 = 2
Add both sides by 8
2x = 10
Divide both sides by 2
x = 5

That's your answer.

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llans
llans llans
  • 30-10-2017
x=5 

3x+2-5x=5x-8-5x

-2x+2=-8

-subtract 2 from both side
-then you divide both sides by -2

(got lazy with it but the answer is x=5)
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