SOLUTION: please show me how to work this problem in step by step method as I have never taken algebra.also what does the x stand for where does it go in equation. 5(2x-4)=5x

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Question 560126: please show me how to work this problem in step by step method as I have never taken algebra.also what does the x stand for where does it go in equation.
5(2x-4)=5x

Answer by nyc_function(2741)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
5(2x-4)= 5x

10x - 40 = 5x

-40 = 5x - 10x

-40 = -5x

-40/-5 = x

8 = x

The value of x is 8.


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