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Eugenio Valeiras asked Jan 23, 2022

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If 5(x-6)=8 then x=?

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2(x - 3) - 4(x - 6) = 7x

2x - 6 - 4x + 24 = 7x

-2x + 18 = 7x

-2x - 7x = -18

-9x = -18

x = -18 ÷ (-9)

x = 2

5(x - 6) = 8

5x - 30 = 8

5x = 8 + 30

5x = 38

x = 38/5

Jeyavel answered Jan 29, 2022

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