braniac100 braniac100
  • 08-01-2015
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What the answer for 5x +3=8
Solving a two step equation

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SandyCook SandyCook
  • 08-01-2015


5x+3=8

1) subtract 3 from both sides to cancel the 3 on the left side out

5x=5

2) divide 5 from both sides

x=1

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Nerdygirl94
Nerdygirl94 Nerdygirl94
  • 08-01-2015
5x+3=8 First, move like terms to one side.
5x=8-3 Second, simplify
5x=5 Third, bring 5 to the right side
x= 5/5 Then, simplify
x= 1

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