Remember that to solve an equation we need to isolate the variable in one side. To do it we can perform any mathematical operations we want as long as we perform the operations to both sides of the equation.

Let's solve our equation step by step

Step 1. Subtract $2x$ from both sides of the equation

$2x-8=5x+3$

$2x-2x-8=5x-2x+3$

$-8=3x+3$

Step 2. Subtract 3 from both sides of the equation

$-8-3=3x+3-3$

$-11=3x$

Step 3. Divide both sides of the equation by $3$

$-11=3x$

$\frac{-11}{3} =\frac{3x}{3}$

$-\frac{11}{3} =x$

$x=-\frac{11}{3}$

We can conclude that the next step is: subtract 3 from both sides of the equation.

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6-5d=1what is the answer in steps show me how to do it

elena-14-01-66 [18.8K]

6-1=5
5/5=1
D=1 would be the correct answer if that is what they are asking

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Christy rode her bike 60 miles in 5 hours. (A) what was her average speed in miles per hour?

Rufina [12.5K]

Answer:

12mph

Step-by-step explanation:

Christy rode 60 miles in 5 hours.

60/5 = 12 miles per hour

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