Question 392779
{{{8x-3(2x-9)=-5}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{8x-6x+27=-5}}} Distribute.



{{{2x+27=-5}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{2x=-5-27}}} Subtract {{{27}}} from both sides.



{{{2x=-32}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{x=(-32)/(2)}}} Divide both sides by {{{2}}} to isolate {{{x}}}.



{{{x=-16}}} Reduce.



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Answer:


So the solution is {{{x=-16}}} 



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