How to solve 5x+8=7x-32

1. Factor the equation (x + 2)(x + 3) = 0. 2. Set each factor equal to zero: x + 2 = 0 and x + 3 = 0. 3. Solve for x: x = -2 and x = -3.

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$$5x+8=7x-32$$

Solve for x

$x=20$

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Subtract $7x$ from both sides.

$$5x+8-7x=-32$$

Combine $5x$ and $-7x$ to get $-2x$.

$$-2x+8=-32$$

Subtract $8$ from both sides.

$$-2x=-32-8$$

Subtract $8$ from $-32$ to get $-40$.

$$-2x=-40$$

Divide both sides by $-2$.

$$x=\frac{-40}{-2}$$

Divide $-40$ by $-2$ to get $20$.

$$x=20$$

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