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Simplify and solve for x. 5(x + 8) = 9x + 8

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Answer:

x = 8

Explanation:

1. Distribute the 5 among the x and 8 in the paraenthees

2. Subtract 8 from both sides (put together like terms to 40)

3. Subtract 5x from both sides (put together like terms)

4. Divide x (4x) by 32.

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User Cres
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Answer:

X = 8

Explanation:

5(x + 8) = 9x + 8

multiply the left side to become:

5x + 40 = 9x + 8

move x's to one side and the other whole numbers to the other side:

40-8 = 9x - 5x

32 = 4x

Divide by 4 to both side so that x is by itself:

32/4 = x

8 = x

User Kamartem
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