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What is the solution of the equation 8(x − 10) = 56

when solving for x
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To solve the equation \( 8(x - 10) = 56 \), follow these steps:

  1. Divide both sides by 8 to isolate the term \( (x - 10) \): \[ x - 10 = \frac{56}{8} \] Simplifying the right side: \[ x - 10 = 7 \]

  2. Next, add 10 to both sides to solve for \( x \): \[ x = 7 + 10 \] Simplifying the right side: \[ x = 17 \]

Thus, the solution to the equation is: \[ x = 17 \]