8(x-1)-5(x-3)=x-8

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Solution for 8(x-1)-5(x-3)=x-8 equation:


8(x-1)-5(x-3)=x-8

We simplify the equation to the form, which is simple to understand 
8(x-1)-5(x-3)=x-8

Reorder the terms in parentheses
+(+8x-8)-5*(x-3)=x-8

Remove unnecessary parentheses
+8x-8-5+*(+x-3+)=+x-8

Reorder the terms in parentheses
+8x-8+(-5x+15)=x-8

Remove unnecessary parentheses
+8x-8-5x+15=+x-8

We move all terms containing x to the left and all other terms to the right. 
+8x-5x-1x=-8+8-15

We simplify left and right side of the equation. 
+2x=-15

We divide both sides of the equation by 2 to get x. 
x=-7.5

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