Question

2х + 5 = х - 3
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Answer 1

2x+5=x-3

2x-x=-3-5

x=-8

Answer 2

$2x + 5 = x - 3 \\ x = - 8 \\ 2x -x = - 5 - 3 \\ x = - 8$