Question

Solve the following first-degree equations
x-5=2x-8​

Answer 1

Answer:

x-5=2x-8

8-5=2x-x

x=3

it is the answer

Answer 2

Concept

In algebra, an equation is defined as a mathematical statement consisting of an equal symbol between two algebraic expressions with the same value.

Given

$x-5=2x-8$

Find

We are asked to find the value of $x.$

Solution

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

Hence the value of x=3.