SOLUTION: Can you help me solve this problem please? 8x + 2 = 8 – 3x - 15

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Question 367111: Can you help me solve this problem please?
8x + 2 = 8 – 3x - 15
Answer by Jk22(389) About Me  (Show Source):
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8x + 2 = 8 – 3x - 15 | +3x on both side

11x + 2 = 8 - 15 = -7 | -2 -/-

11x = -9 | /11

x = -9/11
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