Solve for x: 8x−5=3x+20.(1 point)

Answer 1

8x - 5 = 3x + 20

Subtract 3x from both sides:

8x - 3x - 5 = 3x + 20 - 3x

5x - 5 = 20

Add 5 to both sides:

5x - 5 + 5 = 20 + 5

5x = 25

Divide by 5:

5x/5 = 25/5

x = 5

The solution is x = 5.