Pre-Algebra Examples

$7 x - 3 + 8 = 6 x$

Step 1

Add $- 3$ and $8$ .

$7 x + 5 = 6 x$

Step 2

Move all terms containing $x$ to the left side of the equation.

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Step 2.1

Subtract $6 x$ from both sides of the equation.

$7 x + 5 - 6 x = 0$

Step 2.2

Subtract $6 x$ from $7 x$ .

$x + 5 = 0$

Step 3

Subtract $5$ from both sides of the equation.

$x = - 5$