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  • 06-10-2017
  • Mathematics
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if the first step in the solution of the equation 2x-8=5x+3 is "subtract 2x," then should the next step be?

if the first step in the solution of the equation 2x85x3 is subtract 2x then should the next step be class=

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gummyb3arxp
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  • 06-10-2017
your trying to isolate the x and the number without x, so after taking 2x from the left side subtract it from 5x and then subtract the three from both sides as well. your answer is the next step is the 3

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  • 06-10-2017
2x - 8 = 5x + 3
-2x        -2x
-8 = 3x + 3
-3          -3
-11 = 3x
/3      /3
-3.6666666667 = x

Knowing this, we can conclude that subtracting 3 is your answer.
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