Question

Combine like terms and solve equations
5x+18-8x=33

Answer 1

First thing you have to do is take the 5 + -8 which equals -3 then you have to 33-18 which equals 15 then u have to divide by the -3 which gives you equal your answer of -5

Answer 2

5x+18-8x=33
-18 -18
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5x-8x=15
3x=15
3x/3=15/3
X=5

Good luck !!