Question Solve the equation x=−85Alternative Form x=−0.625 Evaluate 5=−6x−2xSubtract the terms More Steps Evaluate −6x−2xCollect like terms by calculating the sum or difference of their coefficients (−6−2)xSubtract the numbers −8x 5=−8xSwap the sides of the equation −8x=5Change the signs on both sides of the equation 8x=−5Divide both sides 88x=8−5Divide the numbers x=8−5Solution x=−85Alternative Form x=−0.625 Show Solution Rewrite the equation 8x=−5 Evaluate 5=−6x−2xEvaluate More Steps Evaluate −6x−2xCollect like terms by calculating the sum or difference of their coefficients (−6−2)xSubtract the numbers −8x 5=−8xRewrite the expression −8x=5Solution 8x=−5 Show Solution Graph