SOLUTION: How do i work out 5(x+4)=3x+28?

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Question 793841: How do i work out 5(x+4)=3x+28?
Found 2 solutions by Alan3354, stanbon:
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
How do i work out 5(x+4)=3x+28?
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Depends on what you mean by "work out."
If you want to solve for x (you should say that):
5(x+4)=3x+28?
5x+20 = 3x+28
2x = 8
x = 4

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
5(x+4)=3x+28
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5x + 20 = 3x + 28
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2x = 8
x = 4
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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