Can someone explain how to get x? 5(x−8)=7(x−4)

1 Answer
Apr 10, 2018

x=6

Explanation:

=5(x8)=7(x4)

=5x40=7x28

=5x7x=28+40

=2x=12

=x=6

Check

5(68)=7(64)

70=70

Hope this helps!