5x +3x = (4x - 5)-2 plz help tysm im really struggling and my teacher will make me present this problem since im not so bright pls help and show your work pls and ty

Respuesta :

Answer:

X = 5/8

Step-by-step explanation:

5x + 3x = (4x - 5) - 2

combine like terms

8x = (4x - 5) - 2

distributive property

8x = -8x + 10

add 8x

16x = 10

divide 16

x = 5/8

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