Question 627006
{{{8-2(x+5)-(x+4)=3x-8+1}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{8-2x-10-x-4=3x-8+1}}} Distribute.



{{{-3x-6=3x-8+1}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{-3x-6=3x-7}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{-3x=3x-7+6}}} Add {{{6}}} to both sides.



{{{-3x-3x=-7+6}}} Subtract {{{3x}}} from both sides.



{{{-6x=-7+6}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{-6x=-1}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{x=(-1)/(-6)}}} Divide both sides by {{{-6}}} to isolate {{{x}}}.



{{{x=1/6}}} Reduce.



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Answer:


So the solution is {{{x=1/6}}} 


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