How to solve 8x - 3 = 5

1. Factor the equation (x + 2)(x + 3) = 0. 2. Set each factor equal to zero: x + 2 = 0 and x + 3 = 0. 3. Solve for x: x = -2 and x = -3.

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$$0.8x-3=5$$

Solve for x

$x=10$

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Add $3$ to both sides.

$$0.8x=5+3$$

Add $5$ and $3$ to get $8$.

$$0.8x=8$$

Divide both sides by $0.8$.

$$x=\frac{8}{0.8}$$

Expand $\frac{8}{0.8}$ by multiplying both numerator and the denominator by $10$.

$$x=\frac{80}{8}$$

Divide $80$ by $8$ to get $10$.

$$x=10$$

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