SOLUTION: Solve. 8x - (5x+4)=5 The solution is x = ?? HELP

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Question 142106: Solve.
8x - (5x+4)=5
The solution is x = ??
HELP

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Start with the given equation



Distribute


Combine like terms on the left side


Add 4 to both sides


Combine like terms on the right side


Divide both sides by 3 to isolate x



Divide

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