Question

Solve: 5(x + 8) = 7(x − 2)

Answer 1

First we distribute-
5x+40=7x-14 [Now we subtract 5x on both sides]
-5x -5x
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40=2x-14 [Now we add 14 on both sides]
+14 +14
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54/2=2x/2 [Finally we divide by 2 on both sides to isolate the x]
27=x

Answer 2

expand both sides

\[5x + 40 = 7x - 14\]

add 14 to both sides

\[5x + 54 = 7x\]

subtract 5x from both sides

\[54 = 2x\]

I'll let you finish the question