SOLUTION: Hi there i need help in solving the equation "5x + 3 (2x

SOLUTION: Hi there i need help in solving the equation "5x + 3 (2x - 8) = 9" Thanks!

Question 840491: Hi there i need help in solving the equation "5x + 3 (2x - 8) = 9"
Thanks!
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Solved by pluggable solver: Linear Equation Solver

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

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