Question 644332
{{{2x+3=x-5}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{2x=x-5-3}}} Subtract {{{3}}} from both sides.



{{{2x-x=-5-3}}} Subtract {{{x}}} from both sides.



{{{x=-5-3}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



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



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Answer:


So the solution is {{{x=-8}}}