Question

if 5(x-6)=8 then x=?

Answer 1

$\\ \sf\longmapsto 5(x-6)=8$

$\\ \sf\longmapsto 5x-30=8$

$\\ \sf\longmapsto 5x=8+30$

$\\ \sf\longmapsto 5x=38$

$\\ \sf\longmapsto x=\dfrac{38}{5}$

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

5(x-6)=8

5x - 30 = 8

5x = 8 + 30

5x = 38

X = 38/5

X = 7.6