Answer:
[tex]\boxed{x = .75}[/tex]
Explanation:
Hey there!
Given
5x + 2 + 3x = 8
Combine like terms
5x + 3x = 8x
8x + 2 = 8
-2 to boths sides
8x = 6
Divide both sides by 8
x = .75
Hope this helps :)
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[tex]5x + 2 + 3x = 8 \\ 5x + 3x = 8x \\ 8x + 2 = 8 \\ 8x = 6 \\ x = \frac{6}{8} [/tex]
