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  • 03-09-2020
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|5х + 8| = x what is the correct answer for x and how do you get it?

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girllover1641
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  • 03-09-2020

5x+8=x

Step 1: Subtract x from both sides.

5x+8−x=x−x

4x+8=0

Step 2: Subtract 8 from both sides.

4x+8−8=0−8

4x=−8

Step 3: Divide both sides by 4.

4x

4

=

−8

4

x=−2

Answer:

x=−2

i hope this helps you

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