Answer:
x = 17
Step-by-step explanation:
Distributive property: a*(b + c) =(a*b) + (a*c)
3(x - 2) = 5(X - 8)
3*x - 2*3 = x *5 - 8*5
3x - 6 = 5x - 40 {Add 40 to both sides}
3x - 6 +40 = 5x
3x + 34 = 5x {Subtract 3x from both sides}
34 = 5x - 3x
34 = 2x {Divide both sides by 2}
34 /2 = x
x = 17
