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5x-8=37 find the value of x
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5x-8=37 find the value of x

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Because −8 does not contain the variable to solve for move it to the other side of the equation by adding 8 to both sides.
5x=8+37

Add 8 and 37 to get 45.
5x=45

Divide each term by 5.
x=9


x is equal to 9
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