Solve the equation. 5 x plus 8 minus 3 x is equal to negative 10

Combine the like terms on the left: 5x − 3x = 2x, so the equation becomes 2x + 8 = −10. Subtract 8 from both sides to get 2x = −18, then divide by 2 to find x = −9. The correct choice is A, x is equal to negative 9.

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