SAT Math Question of the Day

Math Category: Algebra:

Q: If 5x + 2 = 8x + 3, then x =

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

UNANSWERED.

The correct answer is B.

A: The answer is -1/3

5x + 2 = 8x + 3
2 = 3x + 3
-1 = 3x
-1/3 = x