Question 207649


{{{5(2x-3)+8=9}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{10x-15+8=9}}} Distribute.



{{{10x-7=9}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{10x=9+7}}} Add {{{7}}} to both sides.



{{{10x=16}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{x=(16)/(10)}}} Divide both sides by {{{10}}} to isolate {{{x}}}.



{{{x=8/5}}} Reduce.



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Answer:


So the solution is {{{x=8/5}}} which in decimal form is {{{x=1.6}}}.