Question 152538


{{{2(x+4)=4(5-3x)}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{2x+8=20-12x}}} Distribute.



{{{2x=20-12x-8}}} Subtract {{{8}}} from both sides.



{{{2x+12x=20-8}}} Add {{{12x}}} to both sides.



{{{14x=20-8}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{14x=12}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{x=(12)/(14)}}} Divide both sides by {{{14}}} to isolate {{{x}}}.



{{{x=6/7}}} Reduce.



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Answer:


So the answer is {{{x=6/7}}} 



Which approximates to {{{x=0.857}}}