How do you solve -8= 2- 5x−8=2−5x? Algebra Linear Equations Two-Step Equations and Properties of Equality 2 Answers Meave60 Apr 26, 2018 x=2x=2 Explanation: Solve: -8=2-5x−8=2−5x Add 5x5x to both sides. 5x-8=25x−8=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 Answer link Teju P. · Stefan V. Apr 26, 2018 x=2x=2 Explanation: -8=2-5x−8=2−5x 5x=2+8 " "5x=2+8 [as the signs (+,-)(+,−) change] 5x=105x=10 x=10/5x=105 x=2x=2 Answer link Related questions How do you solve two step equations? How do you check solutions to two step equations? What is an example of a two step equation with no solution? How do I check to see if the solution is 1 for the equation 2x+1=32x+1=3? Is there more than one way to solve a 2 step equation? How do you solve -m+3=3−m+3=3? How do you solve -5y-9=74−5y−9=74? How do you solve 5q - 7 = \frac{2}{3}5q−7=23? How do you solve 0.1y + 11 =00.1y+11=0? How do you solve \frac{5q-7}{12} = \frac{2}{3}5q−712=23? See all questions in Two-Step Equations and Properties of Equality Impact of this question 1677 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License