SOLUTION: Can someone help me solve this problem? I need to solve for x and check my result: -4(2x-3) = -8x + 5 Thanks, Lyn

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Question 49454: Can someone help me solve this problem?
I need to solve for x and check my result:
-4(2x-3) = -8x + 5
Thanks,
Lyn
Answer by checkley71(8403) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
-4(2X+3)=-8X+5 OR -8X-12=-8X+5 OR -8X+8X=5+12 OR OX=17 OR NO SOLUTIONS FOR X