5x - 6 = 3x - 8 Solve the above equation. 2 -1 -2 1 Given 5x - 6 = 3x - 8 5x - 3

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5x - 6 = 3x - 8 Solve the above equation.
Options
A. 2
B. -1
C. -2
D. 1

Correct Answer

-1

Explanation

Given 5x - 6 = 3x - 8

5x - 3x = -8 + 6

2x = -2

=> x = -1.

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