solve the equation.

(5x + 8 - 3x = -10)

* (x = -9)
* (x = -1)
* (x = 1)
* (x = 9)

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solve the equation.

(5x + 8 - 3x = -10)

* (x = -9)
* (x = -1)
* (x = 1)
* (x = 9)

Accepted Answer

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(A) $x = -9$

(B) $x = -1$

(C) $x = 1$

(D) $x = 9$

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Combine like terms on the left side

Isolate the variable term

Solve for x

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