Answer:
x=2
Step-by-step explanation:
You have to subtract 8 from both sides.
-5x+8=-2
-8 -8
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-5x= -10
now divide both sides by -5.
x=-10/-5
(And two negatives make a positive.)
x=10/5
now you have to simplify 10/5
10/5 simplified is 2
so the answer is:
x=2
I hope this helps. :)
