How do you solve #5=2x-8#?

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Answer 1 · 2016-11-28T21:52:01

#x = 13/2#

Step 1) Add #8# to each side of the equation to isolate the #x# term and keep the equation balanced:

#5 + 8 = 2x - 8 + 8#

#13 = 2x - 0#

#13 = 2x#

Step 2) Divide each side of the equation by #2# to solve for #x# and keep the equation balanced:

#13/2 = (2x)/2#

#13/2 = (cancel(2)x)/cancel(2)#

#x = 13/2#