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Part 1
Solve the equation.
negative 8 equals 3 x minus 5
Part 1
Solve the equation.
negative 8 equals 3 x minus 5
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To solve the equation \(-8 = 3x - 5\), follow these steps:
1. Add 5 to both sides of the equation to isolate the term involving \(x\):
\[
-8 + 5 = 3x - 5 + 5
\]
\[
-3 = 3x
\]
2. Now, divide both sides by 3 to solve for \(x\):
\[
x = \frac{-3}{3}
\]
\[
x = -1
\]
Thus, the solution to the equation is \(x = -1\).
1. Add 5 to both sides of the equation to isolate the term involving \(x\):
\[
-8 + 5 = 3x - 5 + 5
\]
\[
-3 = 3x
\]
2. Now, divide both sides by 3 to solve for \(x\):
\[
x = \frac{-3}{3}
\]
\[
x = -1
\]
Thus, the solution to the equation is \(x = -1\).