5x-8x=-42

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Solution for 5x-8x=-42 equation: 


Simplifying
5x + -8x = -42

Combine like terms: 5x + -8x = -3x
-3x = -42

Solving
-3x = -42

Solving for variable 'x'.

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

Divide each side by '-3'.
x = 14

Simplifying
x = 14

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