Answer:
x = 5
Step-by-step explanation:
To solve for x in 5x - 2 = 3x + 8 start by getting the variables on the same side. To do this, subtract 3x from 5x. (you always do the opposite of the term's operation)
2x - 2 = 8 now add 2 to 8
2x = 10 now divide 2
x = 5
I hope this helped :)
