Textbook Question
Solve each equation. 5x-2(x+4)=3(2x+1)
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1. Equations & Inequalities
Linear Equations
1:48 minutesProblem 6
Textbook Question
Decide whether each statement is true or false. The solution set of 2x+5=x -3 is {-8}.
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Start by writing down the given equation: \$2x + 5 = x - 3$.
To isolate the variable \(x\), subtract \(x\) from both sides: \$2x + 5 - x = x - 3 - x\(, which simplifies to \)x + 5 = -3$.
Next, subtract 5 from both sides to get \(x\) alone: \(x + 5 - 5 = -3 - 5\), which simplifies to \(x = -8\).
The solution set is the value(s) of \(x\) that satisfy the equation. Here, the solution set is {\(-8\)}.
Since the solution set given in the problem is also {\(-8\)}, the statement is true.
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