Ty D. answered 10/23/18
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To solve, you simplify the expression and isolate the x variable:
5x + 1 = 2x - 8
5x = 2x -9
3x = -9
x = -3
Nimay S.
asked 10/23/18can you kindly explain how do i do this 5x + 1 = 2x – 8 . (Thank you very much)
Ty D. answered 10/23/18
Educator with 10+ years of experience from K-12
To solve, you simplify the expression and isolate the x variable:
5x + 1 = 2x - 8
5x = 2x -9
3x = -9
x = -3
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