Solve: 8 x + 2 - 6 = 5 x + 2 + 3. X=

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Joachim · Answer 1 · 2024-01-24T13:15:28+0000

Answer:

x = 3

Explanation:

The given equation is:

$\sf 8 x + 2 - 6 = 5 x + 2 + 3$

Combine the constant terms on both sides of the equation.

$\sf 8 x - 4 = 5 x + 5$

Add 4 on both sides:

$\sf 8 x - 4 + 4 = 5x + 5+4$

$\sf 8x = 5x + 9$

Subtract both sides by 5x.

$\sf 8x -5x = 5x + 9-5x$

Divide both sides of the equation by 3.

$\sf (3 x )/( 3 )=( 9 )/(3)$

$\sf x = 3$

Therefore, the solution to the equation is x = 3.