SOLUTION: Please solve the equation. 5x-8=13+7(x-3). Thanks for the help!

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Question 60290This question is from textbook Pre-Algebra
: Please solve the equation. 5x-8=13+7(x-3).
Thanks for the help! This question is from textbook Pre-Algebra

Answer by checkley71(8403) About Me  (Show Source):
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5X+8=13+7(X-3)
5X+8=13+7X-21
5X-7X=13-21-8
-2X=-16
X=-16/-2
X=8
PROOF
5*8+8=13+7(8-3)
40+8=13+7*5
48=13+35
48=48