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2 years ago

Help. How to solve this equation.

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2 answers:

alina1380 [7]2 years ago

7 0

Answer:

x = 10

Step-by-step explanation:

$\frac{x-8}{2}$ = $\frac{x-5}{5}$ ( cross- multiply )

5(x - 8) = 2(x - 5) ← distribute parenthesis on both sides

5x - 40 = 2x - 10 ( subtract 2x from both sides )

3x - 40 = - 10 ( add 40 to both sides )

3x = 30 ( divide both sides by 3 )

x = 10

ale4655 [162]2 years ago

4 0

Step-by-step explanation:

x-8/2 = x-5/5

5(x-8) = 2(x-5)

5x-40 = 2x-10

3x= 30

x = 10

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