SOLUTION: how do i solve for 3x+5=8

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Question 208493: how do i solve for 3x+5=8
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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solve for 3x+5=8
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Subtract 5 from both sides to get:
3x = 3
Divide both sides by 3 to get:
x = 1
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