Answer:
x = 6.5
Step-by-step explanation:
5(x−2)+3x−4= 38
5 times x, 5 times -2 =
5x - 10 + 3x - 4 = 38
Combine like terms
5x + 3x = 8x
8x - 10 - 4 = 38
Add 10
8x -10 +10 -4 = 38 +10 =
8x -4 = 48
Add 4
8x -4 +4 = 48 +4
8x = 52
Divide by 8
8x/8 = 52/8 =
