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16 January, 11:37

What is the answer to

5x=7x-2 (x-8)

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  1. 16 January, 11:45
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    no solutions

    Step-by-step explanation:

    5x=7x-2 (x-8)

    The first step is to distribute the - 2

    5x = 7x - 2*x - 2*-8

    5x = 7x - 2x+16

    Combine like terms

    5x = 5x+16

    Subtract 5x from each side

    5x-5x = 5x-5x+16

    0 = 16

    This is never true, so there are no solutions
  2. 16 January, 11:48
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    no solution

    Step-by-step explanation:

    5x=7x-2 (x-8)

    5x=7x-2x+16

    5x=5x+16

    0=16

    =no solution
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