Question 258075


{{{8-3(x-4)=4}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{8-3x+12=4}}} Distribute.



{{{-3x+20=4}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{-3x=4-20}}} Subtract {{{20}}} from both sides.



{{{-3x=-16}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{x=(-16)/(-3)}}} Divide both sides by {{{-3}}} to isolate {{{x}}}.



{{{x=16/3}}} Reduce.



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Answer:


So the solution is {{{x=16/3}}} which approximates to {{{x=5.333}}}.