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

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mathstudent55 · Answer

By subtracting 2x from both sides, you get all the x's on the right side. 
The next step is to get all the numbers on the left side.
What number is on the right side that you need to move to the left side?

anonymous · Answer

Combine like terms.

mathstudent55 · Answer

There are no like terms to combine.

anonymous · Answer

2x and 5x.

anonymous · Answer

Oh nevermind, I didn't read the question carefully.

mathstudent55 · Answer

I understood "subtract 2x" to mean we did this step (see below) and are at the bottom line below. That's why I wrote there are no like terms to combine.
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