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What is the solution 5(x-4)=3x+4

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Answer:

x = 12

Explanation:

5(x-4) = 3x+4

5x-4*5 = 3x+4

5x-20 = 3x+4

5x-3x = 4+20

2x = 24

x = 24/2

x = 12

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