Question 113618

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




{{{-8x+12=8x+5}}} Distribute



{{{-8x=8x+5-12}}}Subtract 12 from both sides



{{{-8x-8x=5-12}}} Subtract 8x from both sides



{{{-16x=5-12}}} Combine like terms on the left side



{{{-16x=-7}}} Combine like terms on the right side



{{{x=(-7)/(-16)}}} Divide both sides by -16 to isolate x




{{{x=7/16}}} Reduce


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Answer:

So our answer is {{{x=7/16}}}  (which is approximately {{{x=0.4375}}} in decimal form)