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8. What is the solution to the equation 3x + 5(4x-6)-8= 3x - 14? a. x = 1 b. r = 1.7 d. There are no solutions to this equation.​

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3x+5(4x-6)-8=3x-14

Explanation:

Cancel out the terms on both sides of the equation. (3x)

5(4x-6)-8=-14

Distribute 5 through the parentheses.

20x-30-8=-14

Calculate the difference.

20x-38=-14

Move the constant to the right-hand side and change its sign.

20x=-14+28

Calculate the sum.

20x=24

Divide both sides of the equation by 20.

x=6/5, 1.2, or 1 1/5

Answer:

x=6/5, 1.2, or 1 1/5

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