Answer
x = 1.5
Work Step by Step
8x-5=10x -8 Add 5 to both sides
8x-5 +5=10x -8 +5
8x = 10x -3 Subtract 10x from both sides
8x -10x= 10x -3 -10x
-2x = -3
$\frac{-2x}{-2}$=$\frac{-3}{-2}$
x= $\frac{3}{2}$
x= 1.5
Check
Replace x with 1.5
8$\times$1.5 -5=10$\times$1.5 -8
12 -5 = 15 - 8
7=7
