Question

What value of x makes the equation 5 (x-1)-8= -5 +4 (x-2) true?
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Answer 1

Infinite answers

Explanation:

`5(x-1)-8=-5+(x-2)` Write out the problem

`5x-5-8=-5+4x-8` Multiply

`5x-13=-13+4x` Subtract/Add

`5x-4x=-13+13` Move like terms to one side of the problem

`x=0` Combine like terms

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