Introductory Algebra for College Students (7th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 0-13417-805-X
ISBN 13: 978-0-13417-805-9

Chapter 2 - Test - Page 206: 3

Answer

x=-$\frac{4}{3}$

Work Step by Step

8-5(x-2)=x+26 8-5x-5(-2)=x+26 8-5x+10=x-26 -5x+(8+10)=x+26 -5x+18=x-26 -5x+18-26=x -5x-8=x -8=x+5x -8=6x -$\frac{8}{6}$=x -$\frac{4}{3}$=x
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