SOLUTION: HELP! SHOW ME HOW 5(2X-3)+8=9

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Question 28009: HELP! SHOW ME HOW

5(2X-3)+8=9
Answer by longjonsilver(2297) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
5(2x-3)+8=9
subtract 8 from both sides:
5(2x-3)=1

multiply out the bracket:
10x-15=1

add 15 to both sides:
10x = 16

divide both sides by 10
x = 16/10

--> x = 1.6

jon.