Choose the answer based on the most efficient method as presented in the lesson. If the first step in the solution of the equation 2x - 8 = 5x + 3 is "subtract 2x," then what should the next step be?

1. subtract 5x

2. add 8

3. subtract 3

Question

Hayden Burns

7 January, 08:38

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Answers (2)

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Ralph Hopkins · Answer 1

Subtract 3. You're combining like terms.

Will Griffith · Answer 2

Its minus three

then minus 2x so the equation would look like

3x=11 so your answer would be add/subtract 8 or three

Choose the answer based on the most efficient method as presented in the lesson. If the first step in the solution of the equation 2x - 8 = 5x + 3 is "subtract 2x," then what should the next step be?1. subtract 5x2. add 83. subtract 3