Question

2. Solve the equation 5x + 2 = 3x - 6.​

Answer 1

Answer:

step by step answer

$5x + 2 = 3x - 6$

$5x - 3x + 2 = - 6$

$2x + 2 = - 6$

$2x = - 6 - 2$

$2x = - 8$

$x = \frac{ - 8}{2}$

$x = - 4$