Question Solve the equation x=0 Evaluate 3x=x×8Use the commutative property to reorder the terms 3x=8xAdd or subtract both sides 3x−8x=0Subtract the terms More Steps Evaluate 3x−8xCollect like terms by calculating the sum or difference of their coefficients (3−8)xSubtract the numbers −5x −5x=0Change the signs on both sides of the equation 5x=0Solution x=0 Show Solution Rewrite the equation x=0 Evaluate 3x=x×8Use the commutative property to reorder the terms 3x=8xMove the variable to the left side −5x=0Multiply both sides 5x=0Solution x=0 Show Solution Graph