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What is the value of x in the equation 8(4-x)=7x+2
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What is the value of x in the equation 8(4-x)=7x+2

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Answer:

x=15

Explanation:

8(4-x)=7x+2

Distribute

32 - 8x = 7x+2

Add 8x to each side

32 - 8x+8x = 7x+8x+2

32 = 15x+2

Subtract 2 from each side

32-2 = 15x +2-2

30 = 15x

Divide by 15

30/15 = 15x/15

2 = x

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