5(3x+2)=8(2x-4) solve for x

x = 42   i hope this helps!   :)

Step-by-step explanation:

given   5(3x + 2) = 8(2x - 4)

distribute the 5 to both the 3x and the 2   15x + 10 = 8(2x - 4)

now distribute the 8 to both the 2x and the -4   15x + 10= 16x - 32

subtract 15x from both sides   10 = x - 32

add 32 to both sides   42 = x

flip the equation around so the x is first   x = 42

answer   x = 42

= 5

step-by-step explanation:

to find the 15th term substitute n = 15 into the nth term formula

= (- 3 × 15 ) + 50 = - 45 + 50 = 5