Question 503551
{{{8(x-2)-5(x+4)=20+x}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{8x-16-5x-20=20+x}}} Distribute.



{{{3x-36=20+x}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{3x=20+x+36}}} Add {{{36}}} to both sides.



{{{3x-x=20+36}}} Subtract {{{x}}} from both sides.



{{{2x=20+36}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{2x=56}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{x=(56)/(2)}}} Divide both sides by {{{2}}} to isolate {{{x}}}.



{{{x=28}}} Reduce.



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Answer:


So the solution is {{{x=28}}} 



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