Question 7177
Solve:

{{{3(x-20) = 5(28-x)}}} Expand by applying the distributive property.

{{{3x-60 = 140-5x}}} Now add 5x to both sides.

{{{8x-60 = 140}}}  Add 60 to both sides.

{{{8x = 200}}}  Divide both sides by 8.

{{{x = 25}}}

Check:

{{{3(25-20) = 5(28-25)}}}
{{{3(5) = 5(3)}}}
{{{15 = 15}}}