Answer:
> x = 7,
Explanation:
Answer:
3x - 8(3-x) = 53
==> 3x - 8*3 + 8*x = 53
==> 3x - 24 + 8x = 53
==> 11x - 24 = 53
Add 24 on both sides...
==> 11x - 24 + 24 = 53 + 24
==> 11x = 77
Divide both sides by 11
==> x = 7, which is the required solution.
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