3(x+8)=20

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Solution for 3(x+8)=20 equation: 


Simplifying
3(x + 8) = 20

Reorder the terms:
3(8 + x) = 20
(8 * 3 + x * 3) = 20
(24 + 3x) = 20

Solving
24 + 3x = 20

Solving for variable 'x'.

Move all terms containing x to the left, all other terms to the right.

Add '-24' to each side of the equation.
24 + -24 + 3x = 20 + -24

Combine like terms: 24 + -24 = 0
0 + 3x = 20 + -24
3x = 20 + -24

Combine like terms: 20 + -24 = -4
3x = -4

Divide each side by '3'.
x = -1.333333333

Simplifying
x = -1.333333333

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