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8x-56-5\left(x-5\right)=5
Use the distributive property to multiply 8 by x-7.
8x-56-5x+25=5
Use the distributive property to multiply -5 by x-5.
3x-56+25=5
Combine 8x and -5x to get 3x.
3x-31=5
Add -56 and 25 to get -31.
3x=5+31
Add 31 to both sides.
3x=36
Add 5 and 31 to get 36.
x=\frac{36}{3}
Divide both sides by 3.
x=12
Divide 36 by 3 to get 12.