SOLUTION: 8x-11(x-2)=-8

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Question 128352: 8x-11(x-2)=-8
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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8x-11%28x-2%29=-8 Start with the given equation



8x-11x%2B22=-8 Distribute


-3x%2B22=-8 Combine like terms on the left side


-3x=-8-22Subtract 22 from both sides


-3x=-30 Combine like terms on the right side


x=%28-30%29%2F%28-3%29 Divide both sides by -3 to isolate x



x=10 Divide

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Answer:
So our answer is x=10