1x-5=2x-8

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on Jan 24, 2025 at 10:07 pm



You asked:

Solve the equation \(1 x - 5 = 2 x - 8\) for the variable \(x\).

MathBot Answer:

The solution is: \[x = 3\]


\[\begin{aligned}x - 5 &= 2 x - 8\\- x &= -3\\x &= 3\end{aligned}\]