Answer :


5x+3=8

1) subtract 3 from both sides to cancel the 3 on the left side out

5x=5

2) divide 5 from both sides

x=1

5x+3=8 First, move like terms to one side.
5x=8-3 Second, simplify
5x=5 Third, bring 5 to the right side
x= 5/5 Then, simplify
x= 1

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