SOLUTION: 5x + 2 = 8x - 1

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Question 664433: 5x + 2 = 8x - 1
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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5x%2B2=8x-1 Start with the given equation.


5x=8x-1-2 Subtract 2 from both sides.


5x-8x=-1-2 Subtract 8x from both sides.


-3x=-1-2 Combine like terms on the left side.


-3x=-3 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%28-3%29%2F%28-3%29 Divide both sides by -3 to isolate x.


x=1 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=1