Question

3x+8=5x-20 then x=
-14
14
15
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Answer 1

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3x + 8 = 5x - 20

3x - 5x = - 20 - 8

- 2x = - 28

x =$\dfrac{-28}{-2}$

x = 14

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Answer 2

$3x + 8 = 5x - 20 \\ \\ = > 3x - 5x = - 20 - 8 \\ \\ = > - 2x = - 28 \\ \\ = > 2x = 28 \\ \\ = > x = \frac{28}{2} \\ \\ = 14.$