8x - 3 = 5 (2x + 1) solve for x
Mathematics · College · Tue Nov 03 2020
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Given the expression: 8x -3 = 5(2x+1)
Solve for x
Solution:
Distribute 5 to the numbers inside the parenthesis, and combine like terms.
8x -3 = 5(2x+1)
8x -3 = 10x + 5
10x-8x = -3 -5
2x = -8
Divide 2 on both sides of the equation in order to find the value of x.
x = -4