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Solving Linear Equations Using Transpose of Terms

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Solve: $16 (3 x - 5) - 10 (4 x - 8) = 40 .$

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Solution

Simplify the given expression to find $x$ .
Consider
$16 (3 x - 5) - 10 (4 x - 8) = 40 ⟹ 48 x - 80 - 40 x + 80 = 40 ⟹ 8 x = 40 ⟹ x = 5$
Hence, $x = 5$

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