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Question 55549This question is from textbook Algebra 1
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8(x+5)=7(x+8) This question is from textbook Algebra 1

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8(X+5)=7(X+8)
8X+40=7X+56
8X-7X=56-40
X=16
PROOF
8(16+5)=7(16+8)
8*21=7*24
168=168