8x+15=3x-20 explain how to solve this

8x + 15 = 3x - 20

First, take away '3x' from both sides.

Second, subtract '8x - 3x' to get '5x'.

Third, take away '15' from both sides.

Fourth, add '-20 - 15' to get '-35'.

Fifth, divide both sides by '5'.

Sixth, how many times does 5 go into 35? 35 ÷ 5 = 7.


 x = -7

You said                                    8x + 15  =  3x - 20

Subtract  3x  from each side:    5x + 15  =      - 20

Subtract  15  from each side:    5x          =     - 35

Divide each side by  5 :               x         =     -  7
 

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