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19 August, 05:11

How do i distribute 17=3 (x-5) + 8

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  1. 19 August, 05:19
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    3*x=3x

    3*-5=15

    you just distribute the 3 to both values in the parenthesis.

    so then we have

    17=3x-15+8

    simplify

    17=3x-23

    add 23 to both sides

    40=3x

    divide both sides by 3

    x=13 1/3
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