SOLUTION: 10-3(x+2)=8

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Question 771145: 10-3(x+2)=8
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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10-3%28x%2B2%29=8 Start with the given equation.


10-3x-6=8 Distribute.


-3x%2B4=8 Combine like terms on the left side.


-3x=8-4 Subtract 4 from both sides.


-3x=4 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%284%29%2F%28-3%29 Divide both sides by -3 to isolate x.


x=-4%2F3 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=-4%2F3