How do you solve #4( 2x + 5) - 8= 36#?

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Answer 1 · 2016-09-17T20:39:18

#x=3#

Solve #4(2x+5)-8=36#

Use the distributive property to expand the left-hand side.

#8x+20-8=36#

Simplify.

#8x+12=36#

Subtract #12# from both sides.

#8x=36-12#

Simplify.

#8x=24#

Divide both sides by #8#.

#x=24/8#

Simplify.

#x=3#