document.write( "Question 223189: hello i need help with solving equations with variables on both sides of the equations and so if possible could you help me like do the problem step by step fully so i will understand and know how to do it\r
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Algebra.Com's Answer #166930 by jim_thompson5910(35256)\"\" \"About 
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\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "\"8x%2B5=-3x-6\" Distribute.\r
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\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "\"8x=-3x-6-5\" Subtract \"5\" from both sides.\r
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\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "\"8x%2B3x=-6-5\" Add \"3x\" to both sides.\r
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\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "\"11x=-6-5\" Combine like terms on the left side.\r
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\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "\"11x=-11\" Combine like terms on the right side.\r
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\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "\"x=%28-11%29%2F%2811%29\" Divide both sides by \"11\" to isolate \"x\".\r
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\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "\"x=-1\" Reduce.\r
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\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "So the answer is \"x=-1\"
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