Question

Solve for x
-3 + 8x - 5 = -8

Answer 1

x=0

Explanation:

combine like terms

-8+8x=-8

add 8 to both sides

8x=0

x=0

The solution is 0

Answer 2

x = 0

Explanation:

When we combine like terms on the left side we get -8 + 8x = -8. Adding 8 to both sides to get rid of the -8 we get 8x = 0, and dividing the whole equation by 8 to get rid of the coefficient of x we get x = 0.