finehernandez366
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  • 11-02-2021
  • Mathematics
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if the first step of the solution of the equation 2x - 8 =5x + 3 is subtract 2x," then what should the next step be?​

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jackiegonz1
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  • 11-02-2021
the first step it to combine like terms which would be subtract 5x -2x which would be 3x

now you’re left with; -8=5x+3 now you have to subtract 3 from -8

which would be -11=5x and than you divide

hope that helps!! :)
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