Finite Math Examples

$8 (x - 3) = 40$

Step 1

Divide each term in $8 (x - 3) = 40$ by $8$ and simplify.

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Step 1.1

Divide each term in $8 (x - 3) = 40$ by $8$ .

$\frac{8 (x - 3)}{8} = \frac{40}{8}$

Step 1.2

Simplify the left side.

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Step 1.2.1

Cancel the common factor of $8$ .

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Step 1.2.1.1

Cancel the common factor.

$\frac{8 (x - 3)}{8} = \frac{40}{8}$

Step 1.2.1.2

Divide $x - 3$ by $1$ .

$x - 3 = \frac{40}{8}$

Step 1.3

Simplify the right side.

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Step 1.3.1

Divide $40$ by $8$ .

$x - 3 = 5$

Step 2

Move all terms not containing $x$ to the right side of the equation.

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Step 2.1

Add $3$ to both sides of the equation.

$x = 5 + 3$

Step 2.2

Add $5$ and $3$ .

$x = 8$