SOLUTION: Please help me solve this equation 8+x/5=-2

Question 983911: Please help me solve this equation 8+x/5=-2
Found 2 solutions by stanbon, Boreal:
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
8+x/5=-2
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Multiply thru by 5 to get::
40 + x = -10
x = -50
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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Answer by Boreal(15235) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
This has two different meanings, depending upon 8+x is all over 5 or just the x. Here are both solutions, catering to each one.
(8+x)/5=-2 if this is what is meant
Multiply both sides by 5.
8+x=-10
x= -18
Check
(8-18)/5= -2
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If you meant 8 +(x/5)=-2
Then multiply everything by 5
40+x=-10
x=-50
Check 8+(-50/5)=-1
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