How to solve -8x-3=-2x+1

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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$$-8x-3=-2x+1$$

Solve for x

$x=-\frac{2}{3}\approx -0.666666667$

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Add $2x$ to both sides.

$$-8x-3+2x=1$$

Combine $-8x$ and $2x$ to get $-6x$.

$$-6x-3=1$$

Add $3$ to both sides.

$$-6x=1+3$$

Add $1$ and $3$ to get $4$.

$$-6x=4$$

Divide both sides by $-6$.

$$x=\frac{4}{-6}$$

Reduce the fraction $\frac{4}{-6}$ to lowest terms by extracting and canceling out $2$.

$$x=-\frac{2}{3}$$

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