To solve for x, we first need to distribute the 5:
5(2x-8) = 30
10x - 40 = 30
Next, we add 40 to both sides of the equation to isolate the variable term:
10x = 70
Finally, we divide by 10 to solve for x:
x = 7
Therefore, x = 7.
5(2x-8)=30
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