<PRE><B>Question 120063</B>

{{{2(x-4)=3}}} Start with the given equation




{{{2x-8=3}}} Distribute



{{{2x=3+8}}}Add 8 to both sides



{{{2x=11}}} Combine like terms on the right side



{{{x=(11)/(2)}}} Divide both sides by 2 to isolate x



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Answer:

So our answer is {{{x=11/2}}}  (which is approximately {{{x=5.5}}} in decimal form)

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