Question

How would I solve: 5x=2x-8 Please help me

Answer 1

5x=2x-8
⇒5x-2x= -8
⇒3x = -8
⇒x=-8/3

Answer 2

In accordance with the information provided in the question,

We have find the value of the supplied expression in the above question.

Given the data in question 5x=2x-8

Hence, for solving the above equation, we will solve it by separating the like terms at one side.

So, we will shift $2x$ from RHS to LHS,

So, we will get it as,

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

$=x=\frac{-8}{3}$

Hence, value of "x" in above equation will be $\frac{-8}{3}$.