Answer:
x=5
Explanation:
7 (x-8)=2x-31
Distribute the 7 to the x and -8 (basically multiple 7 with the x and -8)
7x-56=2x -31
Drag the 2x over to the other subtracting it from 7x.
7x-2x-56=-31
5x-56=-31
Drag the 56 to the other side and add it to -31
5x= -31+56 (or 56-31)
5x= 25
Divide 5x from 25 to get your X
x=25/5
x=5
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