How do you solve # 3(x - 5) + 8 = -14.8#?

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How do you solve # 3(x - 5) + 8 = -14.8#?

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Answer 1 · 2016-07-27T17:47:09

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Use the distributive property to get #3x-15+8=-14.8#. Combine like terms #3x-7=-14.8#. Add 7 to each side to get #3x=-7.8#. Divide each side by 3 to get #x=-2.6#.

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