Question

Amelia now wants to solve the equation 2x + 2+(-3) = 5x + 8. Help her find the value of x that makes these expressions equal. Be sure to:

Answer 1

2x+2-3=5x+8
2x-1=5x+8. (Subtract 8 from both sides and 2x from both sides)
-9/3=3x/3
-3=x
2(-3)+2-3=5(-3)+8
-6+-1=-15+8
-7=-7

Answer 2

-14/3 or in mixed number form -4 2/3

Explanation: