Solve the Equation Using Both the Addition and Multiplication Properties $$5 x - 8 = 56 - 3 x$$

question 167

Multiple Choice

Solve the equation using both the addition and multiplication properties of equality.
- $$5 x - 8 = 56 - 3 x$$

• A) \(\{ 8 \}\)
• B) \(\{ 24 \}\)
• C) \(\{ 32 \}\)
• D) \(\{ - 8 \}\)

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