Because <span>−8</span><span> does not contain the </span>variable<span> to solve for move it to the other side of the </span>equation<span> by adding </span>8<span> to both sides. </span><span>5x=8+37
</span>Add 8<span> and </span>37<span> to get </span><span>45. </span><span>5x=45
</span>Divide<span> each </span>term<span> by 5. </span>x=<span>9 </span>
