Question

Solve for x. 8x=5x+3
A. 8
B. 11
C. 12
D. 9

Answer 1

the answer is D (9)

Explanation:

To solve for x, we can start by simplifying the equation. Subtract 5x from both sides to get 8x - 5x = 5x + 3 - 5x. This simplifies to 3x = 3. Now, divide both sides by 3 to find x.