Question

If the first step in the solution of the equation 2x - 8 = 5x + 3 is "subtract 2x," then what should the next step be?

Answer 1

What's your goal? :)

Answer 2

to learn how to do the whole problem

Answer 3

You mean, you need to solve x? Am I right?

Answer 4

yes

Answer 5

Alright.

1. Subtract 2x to both sides.
2. Subtract 3 to both sides.
3. Divide 3 to both sides.

You'll get, x=-3/11 :)
Got it, @aaron94?

Answer 6

yeahh :)