SOLUTION: 5(x-8)+12=7

Question 440436: 5(x-8)+12=7
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
5(x-8)+12=7
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Subtract 12 from both sides to get:
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5(x-8) = -5
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Divide both sides by 5 to get:
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x-8 = -1
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Add 8 to both sides to get:
x = 7
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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