3x-40=8

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Solution for 3x-40=8 equation: 


Simplifying
3x + -40 = 8

Reorder the terms:
-40 + 3x = 8

Solving
-40 + 3x = 8

Solving for variable 'x'.

Move all terms containing x to the left, all other terms to the right.

Add '40' to each side of the equation.
-40 + 40 + 3x = 8 + 40

Combine like terms: -40 + 40 = 0
0 + 3x = 8 + 40
3x = 8 + 40

Combine like terms: 8 + 40 = 48
3x = 48

Divide each side by '3'.
x = 16

Simplifying
x = 16

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