Choose the answer based on the most efficient method as presented in the lesson. 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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Choose the answer based on the most efficient method as presented in the lesson.  If the first step in the solution of the equation 2x - 8 = 5x + 3 is "subtract 2x," then what should the next step be?

kiakat · Answer

This question should go in algebra and not in writing. :')

But what do you usually have to do if you subtract something from one side of an equation?