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Which value of x is a solution to the equation: 5(x - 6) = 4x + 8

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x = 38

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User Dmitriy
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5(x - 6) = 4x + 8....distribute thru the parenthesis
5x - 30 = 4x + 8
5x - 4x = 8 + 30
x = 38 <==
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