Question 44617
Solve:
{{{((x+8))/5 - ((x-8))/7 = 2}}} Combine the fractions.
{{{(7(x+8) - 5(x-8))/35 = 2}}} Simplify.
{{{(7x+56-5x+40)/35 = 2}}} Simplify the numerator and multiply both sides by 35.
{{{2x+96 = 70}}} Subtract 96 from both sides.
{{{2x = -26}}} Divide both sides by 2.
{{{x = -13}}}