5x=3x-8

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Solution for 5x=3x-8 equation: 


Simplifying
5x = 3x + -8

Reorder the terms:
5x = -8 + 3x

Solving
5x = -8 + 3x

Solving for variable 'x'.

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

Add '-3x' to each side of the equation.
5x + -3x = -8 + 3x + -3x

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

Combine like terms: 3x + -3x = 0
2x = -8 + 0
2x = -8

Divide each side by '2'.
x = -4

Simplifying
x = -4

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