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6 June, 11:55

Can u explain this equation ... how to get it started.

5 (x-4) = 3 (x+8)

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  1. 6 June, 12:19
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    First, you need to distribute.

    5x-20 = 3x+24

    Then combine like terms

    8x=4

    then divide by 8

    x=2
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