SOLUTION: Given 5(x-8)=-25 Prove x=3

Question 1038092: Given 5(x-8)=-25
Prove x=3
Answer by tutor_paul(519) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
To prove that x=3, there are a couple of ways to do it.
The way shown below solves the equation for x. But you could also
substitute 3 for x in the equation and see if the equality holds
true. But I like this method better:

Distribute the multiplication by 5 on the left side of the equation:

Add 40 to both sides of the equation:

Divide each side of the equation by 5 to solve for x:

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Good Luck,
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