If the first step in the equation 2x-8=5x+3 is "subtract 2x," then in the form of a paragraph explain in complete sentences the next steps necessary to completely solve the equation for x.

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16 May, 20:24

If the first step in the equation 2x-8=5x+3 is "subtract 2x," then in the form of a paragraph explain in complete sentences the next steps necessary to completely solve the equation for x.

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2x - 8 = 5x + 3

First you will subtract the 2x and you will end up with - 8 = 3x + 3. Then you will need to move the 3 over by subtraction. You will end up with - 11 = 3x. Now you will divide each side by 3 to get the x by itself. You end up with - 11/3 = x as your final answer.