SOLUTION: 3x+2= 8(x+9)

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Question 10571: 3x+2= 8(x+9)
Answer by askmemath(368) About Me  (Show Source):
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3x + 2 = 8x+72
Subtracting 3x on both sides
2 = 5x+72
Subtracting 72 on both sides
5x = -70
dividing by 5 throughout
X = -14