How to solve 5x+8-3x=-10?

Tyrell Singleton

Tyrell Singleton

Answered question

2023-02-16

How to solve 5 x + 8 - 3 x = - 10 ?

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Haleigh Russo

Haleigh Russo

Beginner2023-02-17Added 6 answers

The equation can be rewritten as
5 x - 3 x + 8 = - 10
Then
5 x - 3 x = 2 x
So
2 x + 8 = - 10
Subtract 8 from both sides in order to move the complete numbers to one side.
2 x = - 18
Divide both sides by 2 to remove the 2 from the x .
#x=-9#

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