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Solve 5(x − 8) = 50.

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Answer:

x=18

Explanation:

5(x − 8) = 50.

5x-40=50

+40 +40

5x/5=90/5

x=18

User Vaibhav Tekam
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Answer:

x = 18

Explanation:

5(x - 8) = 50

Divide both sides by 5.

x - 8 = 10

Add 8 to both sides.

x = 18

User Tonyjy
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