How do you solve #5( 3x - 4) = 8( x + 2) + 5#?

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smendyka
Oct 31, 2016

#x = 41/7#

Explanation:

To solve this problem expand what is in the parenthesis by multiplying and then solve for #x# while keeping the equation balanced:

#15x - 20 = 8x + 16 + 5#

#15x - 20 + 20 - 8x = 8x + 16 + 5 + 20 - 8x#

#7x = 41#

#x = 41/7#

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