SOLUTION: Please explain this equation (2x-3)/5=8. Thank you!

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Question 336174: Please explain this equation (2x-3)/5=8. Thank you!
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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%282x-3%29%2F5=8 Start with the given equation.


2x-3=8%2A5 Multiply both sides by 5.


2x-3=40 Multiply.


2x=40%2B3 Add 3 to both sides.


2x=43 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%2843%29%2F%282%29 Divide both sides by 2 to isolate x.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=43%2F2


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