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If the first step in the solution of the equation 2x - 8 = 5x + 3 is "subtract 2x," then what should the next step be?

If the first step in the solution of the equation 2x - 8 = 5x + 3 is "subtract 2x," then what should the next step be?
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If the first step in the solution of the equation 2x - 8 = 5x + 3 is "subtract 2x," then what should the next step be?

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User Mlibre
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the next step is to subtract 3 :)

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User Meyertee
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you are left with
-8 = 3x + 3

Your next step is to subtract 3
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