Answer
$x=8$
Work Step by Step
Using the properties of equality, the solution to the given equation, $
ax-3a=5a
$, is
\begin{array}{l}
ax-3a+3a=5a+3a
\\\\
ax=8a
\\\\
\dfrac{ax}{a}=\dfrac{8a}{a}
\\\\
x=8
.\end{array}
Elementary and Intermediate Algebra: Concepts & Applications (6th Edition)
by Bittinger, Marvin L.; Ellenbogen, David J.; Johnson, Barbara L.
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
0-32184-874-8
ISBN 13:
978-0-32184-874-1
Chapter 2 - Equations, Inequalities, and Problem Solving - 2.1 Solving Equations - 2.1 Exercise Set - Page 87: 100
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