How do you solve -8= 2- 5x8=25x?

2 Answers
Apr 26, 2018

x=2x=2

Explanation:

Solve:

-8=2-5x8=25x

Add 5x5x to both sides.

5x-8=25x8=2

Add 88 to both sides.

5x=2+85x=2+8

5x=105x=10

Divide both sides by 55.

x=10/5x=105

x=2x=2

Apr 26, 2018

x=2x=2

Explanation:

-8=2-5x8=25x

5x=2+8 " "5x=2+8 [as the signs (+,-)(+,) change]

5x=105x=10

x=10/5x=105

x=2x=2