Solution to 4(x+8)-5=x-2

Question

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Answer 1

4(x+8)-5=x-2  distribute the 4

4x + 31 - 5 = x - 2  (31 - 5 = 25)

4x + 26 = x - 2

-x            -x

3x + 26 = -2

      -26     -26

3x = -28

/3       /3

x = -28/3 or -9 1/3

Answer 2

4(x+8)-5=x-2  distribute the 4

4x + 32 - 5 = x - 2  (32 - 5 = 27)

4x + 27 = x - 2

-x            -x

3x + 27 = -2

      -27     -27

3x = -29

/3       /3

x = -29/3 or -9 2/3