How to solve 3- 2x = 8+ 2x?

Karson Maddox

Karson Maddox

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2023-02-13

How to solve 3 - 2 x = 8 + 2 x ?

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Irene Tate

Irene Tate

Beginner2023-02-14Added 4 answers

3 - 2 x = 8 + 2 x
We must create the variable x on our own in order to solve for it. First, subtract 2 x from both sides of the equation:
3 - 2 x    -    2 x = 8 + 2 x    -    2 x
3 - 4 x = 8
Next, take 3 away from both sides:
3 - 4 x    -    3 = 8    -    3
- 4 x = 5
Divide both sides by - 4 x :
- 4 x - 4 = 5 - 4
x = - 5 4 or about - 1.25

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