Choose the answer based on the most efficient method as presented in the lesson. If the first step in the solution of the equation 2x - 8 = 5x + 3 is "subtract 2x," then what should the next step be?

1. subtract 5x

2. add 8

3. subtract 3

Question

Aiden Herman

5 June, 09:07

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Answers (2)

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Sidney Thomas · Answer 1

Its minus three

then minus 2x so the equation would look like

3x=11 so your answer would be add/subtract 8 or three

Guillermo Leon · Answer 2

Subtract 3. You're combining like terms.

Choose the answer based on the most efficient method as presented in the lesson. If the first step in the solution of the equation 2x - 8 = 5x + 3 is "subtract 2x," then what should the next step be?1. subtract 5x2. add 83. subtract 3