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Whats the answer to 5(x−2)+3x−4= 38

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Answer:

x = 6.5

Explanation:

5(x−2)+3x−4= 38

5 times x, 5 times -2 =

5x - 10 + 3x - 4 = 38

Combine like terms

5x + 3x = 8x

8x - 10 - 4 = 38

Add 10

8x -10 +10 -4 = 38 +10 =

8x -4 = 48

Add 4

8x -4 +4 = 48 +4

8x = 52

Divide by 8

8x/8 = 52/8 =

x = 6.5

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