Question 142106

{{{8x-(5x+4)=5}}} Start with the given equation




{{{8x-5x-4=5}}} Distribute



{{{3x-4=5}}} Combine like terms on the left side



{{{3x=5+4}}}Add 4 to both sides



{{{3x=9}}} Combine like terms on the right side



{{{x=(9)/(3)}}} Divide both sides by 3 to isolate x




{{{x=3}}} Divide


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Answer:

So our answer is {{{x=3}}}