5+2x-x=8

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Solution for 5+2x-x=8 equation: 


Simplifying
5 + 2x + -1x = 8

Combine like terms: 2x + -1x = 1x
5 + 1x = 8

Solving
5 + 1x = 8

Solving for variable 'x'.

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

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

Combine like terms: 5 + -5 = 0
0 + 1x = 8 + -5
1x = 8 + -5

Combine like terms: 8 + -5 = 3
1x = 3

Divide each side by '1'.
x = 3

Simplifying
x = 3

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