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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To solve $5x - 8 = 56 - 3x$, first add $3x$ to both sides to get $8x - 8 = 56$. Then add $8$ to both sides to get $8x = 64$. Finally, divide both sides by $8$ to find $x = 8$.

Solve the Equation Using Both the Addition and Multiplication Properties 5x−8=56−3x5 x - 8 = 56 - 3 x5x−8=56−3x

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