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  • 15-08-2016
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solve for x. 5(x 1) = 4(x 8)

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  • 15-08-2016
asssuming blanks are plus

5(x+1)=4(x+8)

distribute
a(b+c)=ab+ac

5(x+1)=5x+5

4(x+8)=4x+32

5x+5=4x+32
minus 4x from both sides
x+5=32
minus 5 from both sides
x=27
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