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Which equation would best help solve this problem?

Five added to 3 times a number is equal to 8 less than five times the number.
(Points : 1)
3x + 5 = 5x – 8
3x – 4 = 5x + 8
4x + 3 = 8x – 5
8x + 5 = 4x + 3

Question

medal and fan
 Which equation would best help solve this problem?

 Five added to 3 times a number is equal to 8 less than five times the number. 
 (Points : 1)  
       3x + 5 = 5x – 8
        3x – 4 = 5x + 8
        4x + 3 = 8x – 5
        8x + 5 = 4x + 3

anonymous · Answer

Five added to 3 times a number is equal to 8 less than five times the number
5     +            (3*x)                        =           -8   +    (5*x)
move the terms
3x +5 = 5x -8