SOLUTION: 2x+8-3x=3x+3

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Question 750325: 2x+8-3x=3x+3
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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2x%2B8-3x=3x%2B3 Start with the given equation.


-x%2B8=3x%2B3 Combine like terms on the left side.


-x=3x%2B3-8 Subtract 8 from both sides.


-x-3x=3-8 Subtract 3x from both sides.


-4x=3-8 Combine like terms on the left side.


-4x=-5 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%28-5%29%2F%28-4%29 Divide both sides by -4 to isolate x.


x=5%2F4 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=5%2F4