SOLUTION: -1x+5=2x+8

Question 224381: -1x+5=2x+8
Found 2 solutions by Alan3354, drj:
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
-1x+5=2x+8
Add x to both sides
5 = 3x+8
Subtract 8
-3 = 3x
Divide by 3
x = -1

Answer by drj(1380) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Step 1. Add x-8 or to both sides of the equation

Step 2. Divide 3 to both sides of the equation

Step 3. Check solution with original equation

which is a true statement

Step 4. ANSWER: Solution is

I hope the above steps and explanation were helpful.

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