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

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