SAT Math Question of the Day

Math Category: Algebra:

Q: If 5x + 3 = x - 5, then x =

  1. -2
  2. -1
  3. 0
  4. 1
  5. 2

UNANSWERED.

The correct answer is A.

A: The answer is -2.

5x + 3 = x - 5
4x + 3 = - 5
4x = - 8
x = - 2