SOLUTION: I need the steps to figure out this problem. 8-3(x-4)=4; x= 5.3333333333333333333333

Question 258075: I need the steps to figure out this problem. 8-3(x-4)=4; x= 5.3333333333333333333333
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.

Subtract from both sides.

Combine like terms on the right side.

Divide both sides by to isolate .

Reduce.

----------------------------------------------------------------------

Answer:

So the solution is which approximates to .

RELATED QUESTIONS
I need the steps to figure out this problem. -3(2y=7)=-18;... (answered by richwmiller)

What are the steps to figure out the problem (4,0);2x+7y=8,... (answered by Alan3354,josgarithmetic)

Please help me solve this problem 6x/(x^2-4)+3/(2-x) I am trying to understand the steps... (answered by josgarithmetic,MathTherapy)

I need help on how to figure out problems like these: -4=x-4 x-7=5( o already know... (answered by funmath)

I don't understand the breakdown in how to figure out this problem:... (answered by ewatrrr)

I need help trying to figure this problem out....3/4=x/x+3 4X=3(x+3) right??? this is (answered by College Student,richwmiller)

I need help.My text book says I have to figure out what n equals in the problem, 4/5 x n... (answered by Earlsdon)

please help me figure out steps to following problem: 5-(-4)^2 divided by (-8) x (32... (answered by chessace)

-4(3+x)+5=4(x+3) -12-4x+5=4x+12 Can you help me with the steps? I know the answer is... (answered by Boreal)