Which value of x makes the equation 8x + 38 = 2(11x + 5) true?

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8x+38=2(11x+5)
divide 2 from both sides
4x+19=11x+5
minus 4x from both sides
19=7x+5
minus 5 from both sides
14=7x
divide by 7
2=x

so x would be 2

Janell answered Mar 7, 2022

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