Answer:
x = 4
Step-by-step explanation:
[tex] - 2x - 4 + 5x = 8[/tex]
Step 1: Collect like terms and simplify
[tex] - 2x + 5x = 8 + 4 \\ 3x = 12[/tex]
Step 2: Divide both sides of the equation by 3
[tex] \frac{3x}{3} = \frac{12}{3} [/tex]
Simplify
[tex]x = 4[/tex]
