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QuestionSolve the equation: 5x+8(x6)=5(x8)5x + 8(x - 6) = 5(x - 8).

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STEP 1

Assumptions1. The equation is 5x+8(x6)=5(x8)5x +8(x -6) =5(x -8). We are solving for the variable xx

STEP 2

First, distribute the 55 and 88 on the left side of the equation and the 55 on the right side of the equation.
5x+8x48=5x405x +8x -48 =5x -40

STEP 3

Combine like terms on both sides of the equation.
13x48=5x4013x -48 =5x -40

STEP 4

Subtract xx from both sides of the equation to get the xx terms on one side.
13xx=xx+48+4013x -x =x -x +48 +40

STEP 5

implify the equation.
8x=88x =8

STEP 6

Divide both sides of the equation by 88 to solve for xx.
x=88x = \frac{8}{8}

STEP 7

implify to find the value of xx.
x=1x =1So, the solution to the equation 5x+(x6)=5(x)5x +(x -6) =5(x -) is x=1x =1.

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