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

Subtract 3!

Answer 2

After 1st step is done, your left with -8 = 3x + 3

Answer 3

thanks

Answer 4

When you solve these kinds of problems, you want to get the x values on one side, and the integer values on the other. If you subtract the 2x, it will look like this: \[\large \sf -8=3x+3\] That means you want to get the 3x alone by subtracting the 3 over.

Answer 5

thanks you @LegendarySadist