Question 689431
{{{3x-8+5x=4x+2}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{8x-8=4x+2}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{8x=4x+2+8}}} Add {{{8}}} to both sides.



{{{8x-4x=2+8}}} Subtract {{{4x}}} from both sides.



{{{4x=2+8}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{4x=10}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{x=(10)/(4)}}} Divide both sides by {{{4}}} to isolate {{{x}}}.



{{{x=5/2}}} Reduce.



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Answer:


So the solution is {{{x=5/2}}}