SOLUTION: How do I solve this problem? 3(x-5) +1 = 1/4(2x -8)

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Question 555173: How do I solve this problem?
3(x-5) +1 = 1/4(2x -8)
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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3(x-5) +1 = 1/4(2x -8)


12(x-5) +4 = 1(2x -8)


12x-60+4=2x-8


12x-56=2x-8


12x=2x-8+56


12x-2x=-8+56


10x=-8+56


10x=48


x=48/10


x=24/5


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