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  • 14-08-2019
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what is the value of x in 2(x−8)=x+5x​

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  • 16-08-2019

Answer:

x=-4

Step-by-step explanation:

Lets start by distributing '2' from the parenthesis,

2x-16=x+5x

Now, lest group terms from variable 'x', for that, subtract -2x to both sides of equation,

-16=x+5x-2x

We have.

-16=4x

Isolating x, we have x=-4

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