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this a first degree equation. Therefore,
5x + 8 = x - 36
First take likely terms in one side of the equation and independent terms in the other side.
5x - x = -36 - 8 checking the result: 5x(-11) + 8 = -11 -36
4x = -44 -55 + 8 = -11 -36
x = -44/4 so, -47= -47
x = -11 x = -11 is the correct answer
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