SOLUTION: I would really like some help solving for the x's in this equation and the steps to getting to the answer. {{{ 5 (sqrt(3)) tan x + 3 = 8 (sqrt(3)) tan x }}}

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Question 845145: I would really like some help solving for the x's in this equation and the steps to getting to the answer. +5+%28sqrt%283%29%29+tan+x+%2B+3+=+8+%28sqrt%283%29%29+tan+x+
Answer by lwsshak3(11628) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x=acute angle
+5+%28sqrt%283%29%29+tan+x+%2B+3+=+8+%28sqrt%283%29%29+tan+x+
5%28sqrt%283%29%29tanx%2B3=8%28sqrt%283%29%29tanx
3=8%28sqrt%283%29%29tanx-5%28sqrt%283%29%29tanx
3%28sqrt%283%29%29tanx=3
%28sqrt%283%29%29tanx=1
tanx=1%2Fsqrt%283%29
x=30˚