Question 481959
{{{4(x+5)=x+8}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{4x+20=x+8}}} Distribute.



{{{4x=x+8-20}}} Subtract {{{20}}} from both sides.



{{{4x-x=8-20}}} Subtract {{{x}}} from both sides.



{{{3x=8-20}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{3x=-12}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{x=(-12)/(3)}}} Divide both sides by {{{3}}} to isolate {{{x}}}.



{{{x=-4}}} Reduce.



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Answer:


So the solution is {{{x=-4}}}