5x=2x-8

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Solution for 5x=2x-8 equation:


5x = 2x - 8

We simplify the equation to the form, which is simple to understand 
5x=2x-8

We move all terms containing x to the left and all other terms to the right. 
+5x-2x=-8

We simplify left and right side of the equation. 
+3x=-8

We divide both sides of the equation by 3 to get x. 
x=-2.66666666667

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