To solve for x, we need to isolate it on one side of the equation.
First, let's simplify both sides of the equation by combining like terms:
8x - 5 = 3x + 20
Subtract 3x from both sides:
8x - 3x - 5 = 20
5x - 5 = 20
Next, add 5 to both sides:
5x - 5 + 5 = 20 + 5
5x = 25
Finally, divide by 5 on both sides to solve for x:
5x/5 = 25/5
x = 5
Therefore, the solution to the equation 8x - 5 = 3x + 20 is x = 5.
8x-5=3x + 20
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