SOLUTION: Solve for the variable 5-8x=29

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Question 6793: Solve for the variable

5-8x=29

Answer by prabhjyot(165)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
5-8x=29
substracting -5 from both sides
5-8x -5 = 29 - 5
-8x = 24
x = -24/8
x=-3

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