Question

simplify 3(x-8) =5(x-7)

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Answer 1

Answer:

3(x-8)=5(x-7)

3x-24=5x-35

3x-5x=-35+24

-2x=-11

X=-11/-2

X=5.5.

Answer 2

Answer:

Solution:

Step-by-step explanation:

3(x-8)=5(x-7)     (Opening the brackets)

3x-24=5x-35         (Transposing values)

3x-5x=-35+24

-2x=-11           (Cancelling the negative signs)

2x= 11             (Taking 2 to R.H.S)

x= 11/2