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Steps for finding the solution

We have 5x - 3 = 3x - 5

First, we move the x terms to the LHS and constant terms to the RHS of the equation, inverting the sign on the terms. This is also called transposing method.

Transposition is a faster method and combines the following two steps, were we to solve the equation by:
i) Adding 3 to both sides
ii) Subtracting 3x from both sides

Therefore, 5x - 3x = -5 + 3

or, 2x = -2

Next, divide both sides by 2, which is the coefficent of x

Note: if a = b, then a ÷ c = b ÷ c

2x/2 = -2/2

x = -2/2

To simplify, divide both numerator and denominator by 2, which is the GCF of 2 and 2:

x = -1/1 or, x = -1

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