armax2089
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  • 11-11-2021
  • Mathematics
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Solve for x
5(x+8)=2x−7+8(x−1)

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bhip
bhip bhip
  • 11-11-2021

Answer:

x = 11

Step-by-step explanation:

5(x+8) = 2x - 7 + 8 (x - 1)

5x + 40 = 2x - 7 + 8x - 8

5x + 40 = 2x + 8x - 7 - 8

5x + 40 = 10x - 15

40 + 15 = 10x - 5x

55 = 5x

5x = 55

x = 55/5

x = 11

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barnscrush
barnscrush barnscrush
  • 11-11-2021

x=11

Step-by-step explanation:

5x+40=2x-7+8x-8

5x+40=10x-15

10x-5x=40+15

5x=55

x=55/5

x=11

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