Question

Solve and check result: 5x + 8 =5 + 4x

Answer 1

Answer:

5x + 8=5 + 4x

-8 both sides

5x + 8-8=4x +5 -8

5x=4x-3

x= -3

Answer 2

ANSWER:

x = -3

SOLUTION:

5x + 8 = 5 + 4x

5x – 4x = 5 – 8

x = –3

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Let's check !

5x + 8 = 5 + 4x = 5 + 4(–3)

LHS

5(–3) + 8 = 5 + 4(–3)

–15 + 8 = 5 + –12

–7

LHS = –7

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RHS

5 + 4(–3)

= 5 + –12

= –7

RHS = –7

LHS = RHS

Hence , checked