Question

5(X-1) =2(X+8) Solve For X

Answer 1

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$5(x - 1) = 2(x + 8)$

$5x - 5 = 2x + 16$

$5x - 2x = 16 + 5$

$3x = 21$

$x = \frac{21}{3}$

$x = 7$

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Answer 2

5x-5 = 2x+16

5x-2x= 16 +5. 3x= 21. x=3/21. x=7