SOLUTION: 6x-2x+8=x+5

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Question 845280: 6x-2x+8=x+5
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6x-2x%2B8=x%2B5 Start with the given equation.


4x%2B8=x%2B5 Combine like terms on the left side.


4x=x%2B5-8 Subtract 8 from both sides.


4x-x=5-8 Subtract x from both sides.


3x=5-8 Combine like terms on the left side.


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


x=%28-3%29%2F%283%29 Divide both sides by 3 to isolate x.


x=-1 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=-1