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Example

3(r+2s)=2t-4

a⋅(b-2)=3b

3(r+2s)=2t-4

a⋅(b-2)=3b

Question

$$8x=20+3x$$

Solve for x

$x=4$

Steps for Solving Linear Equation

Subtract $3x$ from both sides.

$$8x-3x=20$$

Combine $8x$ and $-3x$ to get $5x$.

$$5x=20$$

Divide both sides by $5$.

$$x=\frac{20}{5}$$

Divide $20$ by $5$ to get $4$.

$$x=4$$