SOLUTION: i need help with this 8(x+5)=7(x+8)

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: i need help with this
8(x+5)=7(x+8)
This question is from textbook Algebra 1

Answer by checkley71(8403)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
8(X+5)=7(X+8)
8X+40=7X+56
8X-7X=56-40
X=16
PROOF
8(16+5)=7(16+8)
8*21=7*24
168=168

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