SOLUTION: Solve the equation. 4(x-3)=5 I have 4x-3-5=0 I am stuck, I do not know what to do next can someone please assist me in completing this equation.

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Question 415316: Solve the equation.
4(x-3)=5
I have 4x-3-5=0 I am stuck, I do not know what to do next can someone please assist me in completing this equation.

Answer by solver91311(24713)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!


Remember the distributive property?



So:





Now add to both sides and then multiply both sides by

John

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