2X-5=-X-8

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Solution for 2X-5=-X-8 equation:


Simplifying
2X + -5 = -1X + -8

Reorder the terms:
-5 + 2X = -1X + -8

Reorder the terms:
-5 + 2X = -8 + -1X

Solving
-5 + 2X = -8 + -1X

Solving for variable 'X'.

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

Add 'X' to each side of the equation.
-5 + 2X + X = -8 + -1X + X

Combine like terms: 2X + X = 3X
-5 + 3X = -8 + -1X + X

Combine like terms: -1X + X = 0
-5 + 3X = -8 + 0
-5 + 3X = -8

Add '5' to each side of the equation.
-5 + 5 + 3X = -8 + 5

Combine like terms: -5 + 5 = 0
0 + 3X = -8 + 5
3X = -8 + 5

Combine like terms: -8 + 5 = -3
3X = -3

Divide each side by '3'.
X = -1

Simplifying
X = -1

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