2 years ago

What does x equal in this equation -5x + 8 = -2

Mathematics

2 answers:

AnnyKZ [126]2 years ago

8 0

Answer:

x = 2

Step-by-step explanation:

-5x + 8 = -2

-5x + 8 - 8 = -2 -8

-5x = -10

-5x/5 = -10/5

-x = -2

x=2

pashok25 [27]2 years ago

4 0

Simplify the equation:

-5x = 2 + 8

-5x = 10

x = -2

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