SOLUTION: I need the steps to figure out this problem. 8-3(x-4)=4; x= 5.3333333333333333333333

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Question 258075: I need the steps to figure out this problem. 8-3(x-4)=4; x= 5.3333333333333333333333
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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8-3%28x-4%29=4 Start with the given equation.


8-3x%2B12=4 Distribute.


-3x%2B20=4 Combine like terms on the left side.


-3x=4-20 Subtract 20 from both sides.


-3x=-16 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%28-16%29%2F%28-3%29 Divide both sides by -3 to isolate x.


x=16%2F3 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=16%2F3 which approximates to x=5.333.