SOLUTION: What is the value of x in the equation 6(4x+5)=3(x+8)+3

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Question 745744: What is the value of x in the equation 6(4x+5)=3(x+8)+3
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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What is the value of x in the equation:
6(4x+5)=3(x+8)+3
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Divide thru by 3 to get:
2(4x+5) = (x+8) + 1
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8x+10 = x+9
7x = -1
x = -1/7
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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