SOLUTION: hello i would like help for this question: solve the following equation: 8(5x-3)= 136 i have tried doing it here is my working out: 8 * 5x =40x 8*3= 24 40x-24=136 t

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Question 750733: hello i would like help for this question:
solve the following equation:
8(5x-3)= 136
i have tried doing it here is my working out:
8 * 5x =40x
8*3= 24
40x-24=136
then i added 24 to -24 = 0
and 136+24=150
150/40 = in decimals
but i know the answer is a whole number so please explain this thank you so much
Answer by Cromlix(4381) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
8(5x - 3) = 136
40x - 24 = 136
40x = 160
x = 4
Hope this helps
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