2x-5x=8

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Solution for 2x-5x=8 equation: 


Simplifying
2x + -5x = 8

Combine like terms: 2x + -5x = -3x
-3x = 8

Solving
-3x = 8

Solving for variable 'x'.

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

Divide each side by '-3'.
x = -2.666666667

Simplifying
x = -2.666666667

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