Answer:
x = 2.25
Step-by-step explanation:
Expressing as an algebraic equation, that is
- 3x + 10 = 5x - 8 ( add 3x to both sides )
10 = 8x - 8 ( add 8 to both sides )
18 = 8x ( divide both sides by 8 )
x = [tex]\frac{18}{8}[/tex] = [tex]\frac{9}{4}[/tex] = 2.25
