Answer
x=2
Work Step by Step
5x-3=x+5
5x=x+5+3
5x=x+8
5x-x=8
4x=8
x=$\frac{8}{4}$
x=2
Check the answer.
5(2)-3=(2)+5
10-3=7
7=7
Introductory Algebra for College Students (7th Edition)
by Blitzer, Robert F.
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
0-13417-805-X
ISBN 13:
978-0-13417-805-9
Chapter 2 - Review Exercises - Page 203: 17
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