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22 September, 01:23

3x + (x-8) = 23 how do I solve it

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  1. 22 September, 01:35
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    3x + (x-8) = 23

    Combine like terms first. You can combine 3x and x because they have the same variable.

    4x - 8 = 23

    Now add 8 to both sides.

    4x = 31

    Last step is to divide both sides by 4 to isolate the x.

    4/4x = 31/4

    x = 7.75 is the answer.
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