Distribute the 2 on the left to get 2e + 8 = 8e - 20
Add 20 to both sides and subtract 2e from both sides.
28 = 6e
Divide both sides by 6.
e = 14/3
(400,000 + 230,000) / 16.5 = 630,000 / 16.5 = 38181.8....rounds to 38182 units
5/8 as a decimal would be 0.625. :)
Hi there!
Before we begin, let's rewrite your equation. :)

Step 1) Add 14 to both sides.

Step 2) Divide both sides by 5.


Final Answer -

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