Question

Solve the equation
5x+8-3x=-10

Answer 1

Given question,

5x + 8 -3x = -10

Transposing like terms on either side with change in sign ,

2x = -10 -8

=> 2x = -18

=> x = -18/2

=> x = -9

Answer 2

• x=-9

Explanation:

`5x+8-3x=-10\\\\2x=-10-8\\\\2x=-18\\\\x=(-18)/(2)\\\\\sf{\green{x=-9}}`