Question

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?



subtract 5x

add 8

subtract 3

Answer 1

it would be subtract 3 because

Answer 2

thanks

Answer 3

because you would be trying to get the 5x isolated to so the next step in doing that would be subtract 3