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25 May, 01:51

How do I solve 5x-2=8

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  1. 25 May, 04:28
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    So you have 5x-2=8

    To get rid of the 2 you have to add 2 to both sides like this:

    2+5x=8+2 then you add 8+2 that equals 10.

    add 2 to 5x and you get 7x, your problem should look like this:

    7x=10

    then you divide 7 on both sides and you get x = 1.42
  2. 25 May, 04:49
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    5x-2=8 add 2 to both sides 5x=10 divide both sides by 5 x=2
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