SOLUTION: solve the equation: 8x-5=3x+10 thanks a lot

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Question 51604: solve the equation:
8x-5=3x+10
thanks a lot
Answer by rchill(405) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let's add 5 to both sides: 8x-5%2B5+=+3x%2B10%2B5, which reduces to 8x=3x%2B15. Now subtract 3x from both sides: 8x-3x=3x%2B15-3x, which reduces to 5x=15. Dividing both sides by 5: 5x%2F5=15%2F5 reduces to x=3.