SOLUTION: 8+3x = 5x-9 whats x?

Algebra ->  Linear-equations -> SOLUTION: 8+3x = 5x-9 whats x?      Log On


   

Question 10308: 8+3x = 5x-9 whats x?
Answer by Earlsdon(6294) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Try this:
8%2B3x+=+5x-9 Subtract 3x from both sides.
8+=+2x-9 Add 9 to both sides.
17+=+2x Finally, divide both sides by 2.
%2817%2F2%29+=+x or x+=+8.5