Question 224381
{{{-1x+5=2x+8}}}


Step 1.  Add x-8 or  to both sides of the equation


{{{-1x+5+x-8=2x+8+x-8}}}


{{{-3=3x}}}


Step 2.  Divide 3 to both sides of the equation


{{{-3/3=3x/3}}}


{{{-1=x}}}


Step 3.  Check solution with original equation


{{{(-1)(-1)+5=2(-1)+8}}}


{{{1+5=-2+8}}}


{{{6=6}}} which is a true statement


Step 4.  ANSWER:  Solution is {{{x=-1}}}


I hope the above steps and explanation were helpful. 


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