How do you solve #8x - 3x - 10= 20#?

1 Answer
smendyka
Nov 4, 2016

#x = 6#

Explanation:

Step 1) Combine like terms
Step 2) Solve for #x# while keeping the equation balanced

#(8 - 3)x - 10 = 20#

#5x - 10 = 20#

#5x - 10 + 10 = 20 + 10#

#5x - 0 = 30#

#5x = 30#

#(5x)/5 = 30/5#

#1x = 6#

#x = 6#

Related questions
Impact of this question
1961 views around the world
You can reuse this answer
Creative Commons License