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MajorGeneralZman
First, subtract the 5 from both sides. 5-5=0 so that cancels out so then you do 8-5 which equals 3 so x=3.
evanc7515

Answer:

x = 3

Step-by-step explanation:

The goal of algebra is always to isolate the variable, so its value can be determined.

Step 1: Subtract 5

8 - 5 = 3

x = 3

Step 2: Check

3 + 5 = 8

8 = 8 ✔

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