SOLUTION: Please explain this equation (2x-3)/5=8. Thank you!

Question 336174: Please explain this equation (2x-3)/5=8. Thank you!
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Start with the given equation.

Multiply both sides by 5.

Multiply.

Add to both sides.

Combine like terms on the right side.

Divide both sides by to isolate .

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Answer:

So the solution is

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