SOLUTION: what is the value of x 8(x+2)-3(2x+1)=2(x+5)

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Question 760030: what is the value of x
8(x+2)-3(2x+1)=2(x+5)
Answer by Cromlix(4381) About Me  (Show Source):
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8(x+2)-3(2x+1)=2(x+5)
8x + 16 - 6x - 3 = 2x + 10
Collect like terms.
Remember to change signs as you cross =.
8x - 6x - 2x = 10 - 16 + 3
0 = -3
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