Solve for X. 5(x - 1) = 4(x - 8)

asked Oct 17, 2020 198k views

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Solve for X.
5(x - 1) = 4(x - 8)

by Eular

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Answer:

x = -27

Explanation:

5(x - 1) = 4(x - 8)

Distributive property

5x - 5 = 4x - 32

Subtract 4x from both sides

x - 5 = -32

Add 5 to both sides

x = -27

Nirmal Raj answered Oct 21, 2020

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