Solve the linear equation `29-3x=5x+5`.

State the property that justifies your first step and why you chose it.

Question

Solve the linear equation `29-3x=5x+5`.

State the property that justifies your first step and why you chose it.

Extrinix · Answer

Okay, so first, add 3x to both sides, this can be considered as the `additive property of equality` since you're adding on both sides.
$29=8x+5$

Now subtract 5 from both sides.
$24=8x$

Divide by 8 on both sides
$x=3$

Sweetie145 · Answer

@extrinix wrote:

Okay, so first, add 3x to both sides, this can be considered as the `additive property of equality` since you're adding on both sides. $29=8x+5$ Now subtract 5 from both sides. $24=8x$ Divide by 8 on both sides $x=3$

THANK U YOUR AMAZING AND GREAT JOB EXPLAINING 🥰🦋

Extrinix · Answer

No problem! ^^