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Simplify by combining the like terms.

x + 5 - 2x + 3 = 8 - x

7 - 3x - 1 = 6 - 3x

8 - x = 6 - 3x

8 = 6 - 2x

2 = -2x

x = -1

Check by plugging -1 into the original equation.

-1 + 5 - (-2) + 3 = 7 - (-3) - 1

9 = 9

It checks.

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