SOLUTION: -8(x+2)+3x+6=7v+8 I am having a hard time solving this problem

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Question 340421: -8(x+2)+3x+6=7v+8
I am having a hard time solving this problem
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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I'm assuming you want to solve for 'x' right?


-8%28x%2B2%29%2B3x%2B6=7v%2B8 Start with the given equation.


-8x-16%2B3x%2B6=7v%2B8 Distribute.


-5x-10=7v%2B8 Combine like terms on the left side.


-5x=7v%2B8%2B10 Add 10 to both sides.


-5x=7v%2B18 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%287v%2B18%29%2F%28-5%29 Divide both sides by -5 to isolate x.


x=-%287v%2B18%29%2F5 Simplify.


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Answer:

So the answer is x=-%287v%2B18%29%2F5


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