Question 122257


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




{{{8-20+15x=8-2x-8x}}} Distribute



{{{15x-12=8-2x-8x}}} Combine like terms on the left side



{{{15x-12=-10x+8}}} Combine like terms on the right side



{{{15x=-10x+8+12}}}Add 12 to both sides



{{{15x+10x=8+12}}} Add 10x to both sides



{{{25x=8+12}}} Combine like terms on the left side



{{{25x=20}}} Combine like terms on the right side



{{{x=(20)/(25)}}} Divide both sides by 25 to isolate x




{{{x=4/5}}} Reduce


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Answer:

So our answer is {{{x=4/5}}}  (which is approximately {{{x=0.8}}} in decimal form)