SOLUTION: 8+5x=7x+2

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Question 224692: 8+5x=7x+2
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8%2B5x=7x%2B2 Start with the given equation.


5x=7x%2B2-8 Subtract 8 from both sides.


5x-7x=2-8 Subtract 7x from both sides.


-2x=2-8 Combine like terms on the left side.


-2x=-6 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%28-6%29%2F%28-2%29 Divide both sides by -2 to isolate x.


x=3 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=3