Question 664433
{{{5x+2=8x-1}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{5x=8x-1-2}}} Subtract {{{2}}} from both sides.



{{{5x-8x=-1-2}}} Subtract {{{8x}}} from both sides.



{{{-3x=-1-2}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



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



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



{{{x=1}}} Reduce.



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Answer:


So the solution is {{{x=1}}}