Question

How do you solve `60- 3x = 10- 8x`?

Answer 1

`x=-10`

Explanation:

`60-3x=10-8x` Combine like terms to isolate `x` and its coefficient:
`5x=-50` Isolate `x`:
`x=-10`

Answer 2

=`-3x+8x=10-60`

=`5x=-50`

=`x=-10`

CHECK
`60-3(-10)=10-8(-10)`

`60+30=10+80`

`90=90`

Hope it helps!