armax2089
armax2089 armax2089
  • 11-11-2021
  • Mathematics
contestada

Solve for x
5(x+8)=2x−7+8(x−1)

Respuesta :

bhip
bhip bhip
  • 11-11-2021

Answer:

x = 11

Step-by-step explanation:

5(x+8) = 2x - 7 + 8 (x - 1)

5x + 40 = 2x - 7 + 8x - 8

5x + 40 = 2x + 8x - 7 - 8

5x + 40 = 10x - 15

40 + 15 = 10x - 5x

55 = 5x

5x = 55

x = 55/5

x = 11

Answer Link
barnscrush
barnscrush barnscrush
  • 11-11-2021

x=11

Step-by-step explanation:

5x+40=2x-7+8x-8

5x+40=10x-15

10x-5x=40+15

5x=55

x=55/5

x=11

Answer Link

Otras preguntas

How would I answer this equation 5y - 2y = 3y + 2
what does πr² mean and how do I solve it
How would I answer this equation 5y - 2y = 3y + 2
What does the drop in barometric pressure from 1003 millibars to 926 millibars tell  you about a hurricane?
HELP PLEASE WITH 1 AND 2 1. Simplify the following expression 2.given the following equation solve for a. (Assume a,b and c are positive real numbers)
A number with two decimals places is multiplied by a whole number. The product has only two digits. How can you follow the correct procedure for placing the dec
what does πr² mean and how do I solve it
How did the power of the English monarchy grow and change?
how do you solve the system of elimination method.x-6y=-30-2x-5y=-25
Explain why Mercury,Venus,and Mars are not likely to support life as we know it.