SOLUTION: Please help me solve the equation 8x+5=2x-7.

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: Please help me solve the equation 8x+5=2x-7. This question is from textbook Pre-Algebra

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
8x+5=2x-7.
Subtract 2x from both sides:
Subtract 5 from both sides:
6x=-12
x=-2
Cheers,
Stan H.