SOLUTION: 5(2x-3)+8=9 what is x?

Question 207649: 5(2x-3)+8=9 what is x?
Found 2 solutions by jim_thompson5910, rfer:
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 to both sides.

Combine like terms on the right side.

Divide both sides by to isolate .

Reduce.

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Answer:

So the solution is which in decimal form is .

Answer by rfer(16322) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
5(2x-3)+8=9
10x-15+8=9
10x-7=9
add 7 to both sides
10x-7+7=9+7
10x=16
x=1.6
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5(2*1.6-3)+8=9
5(.2)+8=9
1+8=9
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