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2(3x-5)=8

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Answer:

2(3x-5)=8

Explanation:

Divide both sides by 2.

3x-5= 8/2

simplify 8/2 to 4.

3x-5=4

Add 5 to both sides.

3x=4+5

simplify 4+5 to 9.

3x=9

divide both sides by 3.

x= 9/3

simplify 9/3 to 3.

X=3

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Answer:

6x-10=8

6x=18

x=3 hence answer is 3

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