Answer
x=6
Work Step by Step
5(2x-8)-2=5(x-3)+3
5(2x)-5(8)-2=5(x)-5(3)+3
10x-40-2=5x-15+3
10x-42=5x-12
10x-5x-42=-12
5x-42=-12
5x=-12+42
5x=30
x=$\frac{30}{5}$
x=6
Introductory Algebra for College Students (7th Edition)
by Blitzer, Robert F.
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
0-13417-805-X
ISBN 13:
978-0-13417-805-9
Chapter 2 - Section 2.3 - Solving Linear Equations - Exercise Set - Page 141: 25
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