SOLUTION: x+3=2x-5

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Question 549105: x+3=2x-5
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x%2B3=2x-5 Start with the given equation.


x=2x-5-3 Subtract 3 from both sides.


x-2x=-5-3 Subtract 2x from both sides.


-x=-5-3 Combine like terms on the left side.


-x=-8 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%28-8%29%2F%28-1%29 Divide both sides by -1 to isolate x.


x=8 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=8


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