SOLUTION: solve the equation:6(x+8)=5 (x-4) answers a:28 b:-12 c:-69 d:-68

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Question 627453: solve the equation:6(x+8)=5 (x-4) answers a:28 b:-12 c:-69 d:-68
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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6%28x%2B8%29=5%28x-4%29 Start with the given equation.


6x%2B48=5x-20 Distribute.


6x=5x-20-48 Subtract 48 from both sides.


6x-5x=-20-48 Subtract 5x from both sides.


x=-20-48 Combine like terms on the left side.


x=-68 Combine like terms on the right side.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=-68

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