SOLUTION: 5(x-8)+12=4-7x

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Question 343166: 5(x-8)+12=4-7x
Answer by nyc_function(2741) About Me  (Show Source):
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5(x-8)+ 12 = 4 - 7x

5x - 40 + 12 = 4 - 7x

5x - 28 = 4 - 7x

5x + 7x = 4 + 28

12x = 32

x = 32/12

x = 8/3