SOLUTION: what is the best way to solve this -5(x+1)+4(2x-3)=2(x+2)-8

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Question 784676: what is the best way to solve this
-5(x+1)+4(2x-3)=2(x+2)-8

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.


Combine like terms on the right side.


Add to both sides.


Subtract from both sides.


Combine like terms on the left side.


Combine like terms on the right side.


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Answer:

So the solution is

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