What is x in the equation : 8(x - 5/2) = 3x

Question

What is x in the equation :

`8(x - 5/2) = 3x`

Answer 1

x = 4

Explanation:

8(x -
`(5)/(2)` ) = 3x ← distribute the parenthesis by 8

8x - 20 = 3x ( subtract 3x from both sides )

5x - 20 = 0 ( add 20 to both sides )

5x = 20 ( divide both sides by 5 )

x = 4