2.5x=x-8

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Solution for 2.5x=x-8 equation: 


Simplifying
2.5x = x + -8

Reorder the terms:
2.5x = -8 + x

Solving
2.5x = -8 + x

Solving for variable 'x'.

Move all terms containing x to the left, all other terms to the right.

Add '-1x' to each side of the equation.
2.5x + -1x = -8 + x + -1x

Combine like terms: 2.5x + -1x = 1.5x
1.5x = -8 + x + -1x

Combine like terms: x + -1x = 0
1.5x = -8 + 0
1.5x = -8

Divide each side by '1.5'.
x = -5.333333333

Simplifying
x = -5.333333333

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