5x-2-3x=8

Answer 1

5x - 2 - 3x = 8

Combine like terms:

(5x - 3x) - 2 = 8

2x - 2 = 8

Add 2 to both sides of the equation:

2x - 2 + 2 = 8 + 2

2x = 10

Divide both sides by 2:

2x/2 = 10/2

x = 5