Solve 5(x-4)=x+8 - ScanMath

Evaluate

5 (x - 4) = x + 8

Expand the expression

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5 x - 20 = x + 8

Move the expression to the left side

5 x - 20 - x = 8

Move the expression to the right side

5 x - x = 8 + 20

Add and subtract

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4 x = 8 + 20

Add and subtract

4 x = 28

Divide both sides

\frac{4 x}{4} = \frac{28}{4}

Divide the numbers

x = \frac{28}{4}

Solution

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x = 7

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