solve 8(x-2)=3(x+2)
8(x - 2) = 3(x + 2)
8x - 16 = 3x + 6
8x - 16 - 3x = 3x + 6 - 3x
5x - 16 = 6
5x - 16 + 16 = 6 + 16
5x = 22
5x / 5 = 22 / 5
x = 4 2/5 = 4.4
You're not finished until you check the answer.
8(x - 2) = 3(x + 2)
8(4.4 - 2) = 3(4.4 + 2)
8(2.4) = 3(6.4)
19.2 = 19.2