How do you solve 5x – 3 = –3x + 5? Algebra Linear Equations Equations with Variables on Both Sides 1 Answer MOHAMED I. · Hriman Apr 15, 2018 5x - 3 = -3x + 5 5x + 3x = 3 + 5 8x = 8 8x/8 = 8/8 x = 1 Explanation: Isolate each of the like terms and solve algebraically Answer link Related questions How do you check solutions to equations with variables on both sides? How do you solve 125+20w-20w=43+37w-20w? How do you solve for x in 3(x-1) = 2 (x+3)? Is there a way to solve for x without using distribution in 4(x-1) = 2 (x+3)? How do you solve for t in 2/7(t+2/3)=1/5(t-2/3)? How do you solve 5n + 34 = −2(1 − 7n)? How do you simplify first and then solve −(1 + 7x) − 6(−7 − x) = 36? Why is the solution to this equation -15y + 7y + 1 = 3 - 8y, "no solution"? How do you solve for variable w in the equation v=lwh? How do you solve y-y_1=m(x-x_1) for m? See all questions in Equations with Variables on Both Sides Impact of this question 5636 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License