SOLUTION: Please help me solve this equation}}} 8x-2=3x+12.25

Algebra ->  Expressions-with-variables -> SOLUTION: Please help me solve this equation}}} 8x-2=3x+12.25      Log On


   

Question 775156: Please help me solve this equation}}} 8x-2=3x+12.25
Answer by sofiyac(983) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
8x-2=3x+12.25 add 2 to each side of equal sign and subtract 3x from each side
5x=14.25 divide each side by 5
x=2.85