1. Start with the original equation:
2x + 4 - 5x = x + 8 - 5x
2. Combine like terms on both sides:
- Left side: 2x - 5x + 4 = -3x + 4
- Right side: x - 5x + 8 = -4x + 8
So the equation becomes:
-3x + 4 = -4x + 8
3. Add 4x to both sides to get:
x + 4 = 8
4. Subtract 4 from both sides:
x = 4