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  • 13-09-2021
  • Mathematics
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Solve. 5 (x+3)+8=6
I know how to do this math but im not sure what to do with a 5 and a +8

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aniilsah555
aniilsah555 aniilsah555
  • 13-09-2021

Step-by-step explanation:

  • 5(x+3)+8=6
  • 5(x+3)=6-8
  • 5(x+3)=-2
  • 5x+15=-2
  • 5x=-2-15
  • 5x=-17
  • x=-17/5
  • x=-3.4
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jimrgrant1 jimrgrant1
  • 13-09-2021

Answer:

x = - [tex]\frac{17}{5}[/tex]

Step-by-step explanation:

5(x + 3) + 8 = 6 ← distribute parenthesis and simplify left side

5x + 15 + 8 = 6

5x + 23 = 6 ( subtract 23 from both sides )

5x = - 17 ( divide both sides by 5 )

x = - [tex]\frac{17}{5}[/tex]

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