SOLUTION: i need help with this problem: 3.5x+5-1.5x=8 Thanks!

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Question 52270: i need help with this problem:
3.5x+5-1.5x=8



Thanks!
Answer by rchill(405) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
First, combine like terms to get 2.0x%2B5=8. Now subtract 5 from both sides to get 2x=3. Dividing both sides by 2 gives us x=3%2F2.