5x-4-2x+1=8x+2
5x - 4 - 2x + 1 = 8x + 2
Combine terms on each side.
3x - 3 = 8x + 2
Subtract 3x and 2 from each side.
-5 = 5x
You should be able to do the next step.
Combine terms on each side.
3x - 3 = 8x + 2
Subtract 3x and 2 from each side.
-5 = 5x
You should be able to do the next step.