Question 658928
{{{5x+7=8x+5}}} Start with the given equation.



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



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



{{{-3x=5-7}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{-3x=-2}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{x=(-2)/(-3)}}} Divide both sides by {{{-3}}} to isolate {{{x}}}.



{{{x=2/3}}} Reduce.



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Answer:


So the solution is {{{x=2/3}}}