SOLUTION: Solve. 8x - (5x+4)=5 The solution is x = ?? HELP

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Question 142106: Solve.
8x - (5x+4)=5
The solution is x = ??
HELP
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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8x-%285x%2B4%29=5 Start with the given equation



8x-5x-4=5 Distribute


3x-4=5 Combine like terms on the left side


3x=5%2B4Add 4 to both sides


3x=9 Combine like terms on the right side


x=%289%29%2F%283%29 Divide both sides by 3 to isolate x



x=3 Divide

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Answer:
So our answer is x=3