SOLUTION: What is the solution to the equation 5(x � 2) � (x + 3) = x � 8?

Question 741366: What is the solution to the equation 5(x � 2) � (x + 3) = x � 8?
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
What is the solution to the equation 5(x � 2) � (x + 3) = x � 8?
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5x-10-x-3 = x-8
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4x-13 = x-8
3x = 5
x = 5/3
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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