SOLUTION: how do you solve 3(x-20)=5(28-x)

Algebra ->  Expressions-with-variables -> SOLUTION: how do you solve 3(x-20)=5(28-x)      Log On


   

Question 7177: how do you solve 3(x-20)=5(28-x)
Answer by Earlsdon(6294) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Solve:
3%28x-20%29+=+5%2828-x%29 Expand by applying the distributive property.
3x-60+=+140-5x Now add 5x to both sides.
8x-60+=+140 Add 60 to both sides.
8x+=+200 Divide both sides by 8.
x+=+25
Check:
3%2825-20%29+=+5%2828-25%29
3%285%29+=+5%283%29
15+=+15