Question

Choose the answer based on the most efficient method as presented in the lesson.
Ir 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

The next step is to subtract three making it -11 You have already combined your coefficients so your equations is -11=3x

Answer 2

Answer:

We will subtract 3 from both sides.

Step-by-step explanation:

The first step in the solution of the equation $2x-8= 5x+ 3$ is "subtract 2x,"

$2x-8-2x= 5x+ 3-2x$

=> $-8= 3x+ 3$

Now the next step will be subtract 3 from both sides.

$-8-3= 3x+ 3-3$

=> $-11= 3x$

And x = -11/3