Question 224692


{{{8+5x=7x+2}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{5x=7x+2-8}}} Subtract {{{8}}} from both sides.



{{{5x-7x=2-8}}} Subtract {{{7x}}} from both sides.



{{{-2x=2-8}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{-2x=-6}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{x=(-6)/(-2)}}} Divide both sides by {{{-2}}} to isolate {{{x}}}.



{{{x=3}}} Reduce.



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Answer:


So the solution is {{{x=3}}}