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What is the solution to x=5x+8

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  • 06-02-2020

Answer:

-1.6

Step-by-step explanation:

x = 5x + 8

Minus 8 from both sides ( if it were negative you would add it )

( x - 8 ) = 5x ( 8 - 8 )

-8x = 5x

Now divide 5 from both sides

-8x/5 = 5x/5

x = - 1.6

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