5-2x=3(x-8)

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Solution for 5-2x=3(x-8) equation:


5-2x=3(x-8)

We simplify the equation to the form, which is simple to understand 
5-2x=3(x-8)

Reorder the terms in parentheses
5-2x=+(+3x-24)

Remove unnecessary parentheses
+5-2x=+3x-24

We move all terms containing x to the left and all other terms to the right. 
-2x-3x=-24-5

We simplify left and right side of the equation. 
-5x=-29

We divide both sides of the equation by -5 to get x. 
x=5.8

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