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7 October, 01:05

Solve for x: 8x - 2 - 5x = 8

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  1. 7 October, 01:28
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    3 1/3

    Step-by-step explanation:

    Isolate the variable by dividing each side by factors that don't contain the variable.

    Exact Form:

    x = 10 / 3

    Decimal Form:

    x = 3. 3 3

    Mixed Number Form:

    x = 3 1/3
  2. 7 October, 03:03
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    x=10/3

    Step-by-step explanation:

    8x-2-5x=8

    then you group like terms=

    8x-5x-2=8

    add similar elements

    3x-2=8

    Add 2 to both sides

    3x-2+2=8+2

    Then lastly divide both sides by 3

    3x/3=10/3

    And you get 10/3
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