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Solve for x. 5(x−8)=7(x−4)
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Solve for x. 5(x−8)=7(x−4)

User Ankit Chaurasia
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Answer:

5(x - 8)=7(x - 4)

5x - 40 = 7x - 28

5x - 12 = 7x

-12 = 2x

-6 = x

User Ghyath Serhal
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Answer:

x= -6

Explanation:

Step 1- Distribute

5x-40=7x-28

Step 2- Move x to one side

5x-40=7x-28

-5x -5x

Step 3- Add to both sides

-40=2x-28

+28 +28

Step 4- Divide

-12÷2=2x÷2

Conclusion is x= -6

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