Question

On: 2x + 5 = 8 - 6x
Who knows how to do that

Answer 1

3/8

Explanation:

2x + 5 = 8 - 6x

+6x on both sides

8x+5=8

-5 on both sides

8x=3

divide both sides by 8

x=3/8

Answer 2

x = 3/8 ( or .375)

Explanation:

2x + 5 = 8 - 6x

+6x +6x

8x + 5 = 8

- 5 -5

8x = 3

3 / 8

3/8 = x