1) 5x-4(x+2)=3
5x – 4x – 8 = 3
5x – 4x = 3 + 8
x = 11
2) 8x-7(x-2)=18
8x – 7x + 14 = 18
8x – 7x = 18 – 14
x = 4
1) 5x-4(x+2)=3
5x – 4x – 8 = 3
5x – 4x = 3 + 8
x = 11
2) 8x-7(x-2)=18
8x – 7x + 14 = 18
8x – 7x = 18 – 14
x = 4