How to solve 7x+8=2x-3
7x + 8 = 2x - 3
7x + 8 - 2x = 2x - 3 - 2x
5x + 8 = -3
5x + 8 - 8 = -3 - 8
5x = -11
5x / 5 = -11 / 5
x = -11/5
x = -2.2
Of course, you should check your answer.
7x + 8 = 2x - 3
7(-2.2) + 8 = 2(-2.2) - 3
-15.4 + 8 = -4.4 - 3
-7.4 = -7.4