How do you solve #5x - 3x + 16= x + 8#?

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Jim G.
Nov 20, 2016

#x=-8#

Explanation:

Simplify the left side of the equation by collecting like terms.

#rArr2x+16=x+8#

subtract x from both sides.

#2x-x+16=cancel(x)cancel(-x)+8#

#rArrx+16=8#

subtract 16 from both sides.

#xcancel(+16)cancel(-16)=8-16#

#rArrx=-8" is the solution"#

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