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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?

subtract 5x
add 8
subtract 3

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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?

subtract 5x
add 8
subtract 3

peterg2001 · Answer

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pooja195 · Answer

What do you think?

pooja195 · Answer

After subtracting 2x you are left with
2x - 8 = 5x + 3
-8=3x+3

haleyelizabeth2017 · Answer

2x - 8 = 5x + 3

If you subtract 2x, you'd be left with -8=3x+3

you always want something on both sides of the equation, so what would make sense?  add 8 or subtract 3?

haleyelizabeth2017 · Answer

Let me show you this...
adding eight leaves you with:
0=3x+11

Subtracting 3 leaves you with:
-11=3x. 

Think you can figure out which one is the most logical answer?