Question Solve the equation x=−523Alternative Form x=−0.057˙69230˙ Evaluate 8x−3=5x×12Multiply the terms 8x−3=60xMove the variable to the left side 8x−3−60x=0Subtract the terms More Steps Evaluate 8x−60xCollect like terms by calculating the sum or difference of their coefficients (8−60)xSubtract the numbers −52x −52x−3=0Move the constant to the right side −52x=0+3Removing 0 doesn't change the value,so remove it from the expression −52x=3Change the signs on both sides of the equation 52x=−3Divide both sides 5252x=52−3Divide the numbers x=52−3Solution x=−523Alternative Form x=−0.057˙69230˙ Show Solution Rewrite the equation 52x=−3 Evaluate 8x−3=5x×12Evaluate 8x−3=60xMove the variable to the left side −52x−3=0Move the constant to the right side −52x=3Solution 52x=−3 Show Solution Graph