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

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We can solve this equation for x by isolating the variable on one side of the equation.

First, we distribute 8 to the terms inside the parentheses:

8(x - 10) = 56
8x - 80 = 56

Next, we can add 80 to both sides of the equation to isolate the term with x:

8x - 80 + 80 = 56 + 80
8x = 136

Finally, we divide both sides of the equation by 8 to solve for x:

8x/8 = 136/8
x = 17

Therefore, the solution to the equation 8(x - 10) = 56 is x = 17.