SOLUTION: My son has a problem and i need to know how to do it so i can help. 8x+2=3x+1

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Question 358693: My son has a problem and i need to know how to do it so i can help.
8x+2=3x+1
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Get all the x's on one side.
8x+2 = 3x+1
Subtract 3x from both sides
5x+2 = 1
Subtract 2 from both sides
5x = -1
Divide by 5
x = -1/5