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-24 = -8(5x-7) im confused

User MoarDonuts
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Answer:

x=2

Explanation:

In order to solve the inequality, first simplify it. -8 (5x -7) can be simplified be distributing. Multiply -8 to each term.

-24 = -40x + 56 now you can solve it start by subtracting 56 on both sides

-80 = -40x now divide -40 on both sides

2=x

I hope this helps :)

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