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Is -8 a solution to the equation 8x +2=3x + 13

Sagot :

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Answer:

No.

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

  1. Brackets
  2. Parenthesis
  3. Exponents
  4. Multiplication
  5. Division
  6. Addition
  7. Subtraction
  • Left to Right

Equality Properties

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1: Define

8x + 2 = 3x + 13

Step 2: Solve for x

  1. Subtract 3x on both sides:                    5x + 2 = 13
  2. Subtract 2 on both sides:                      5x = 11
  3. Divide 5 on both sides:                          x = 11/5