5x-1-2x=8

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Solution for 5x-1-2x=8 equation: 


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

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

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

Solving
-1 + 3x = 8

Solving for variable 'x'.

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

Add '1' to each side of the equation.
-1 + 1 + 3x = 8 + 1

Combine like terms: -1 + 1 = 0
0 + 3x = 8 + 1
3x = 8 + 1

Combine like terms: 8 + 1 = 9
3x = 9

Divide each side by '3'.
x = 3

Simplifying
x = 3

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