Denise G. answered 04/27/20
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Alternate solution for #3 if the parenthesis are in a different location
3x4/3-8=40 Add 8 to both sides
3x4/3-8+8=40+8 Simplify
3x4/3=48 Divide both sides by 3
3x4/3/3=48/3 Simplify
x4/3=16 Raise both sides the the 3/4
(x4/3)3/4=(16)3/4
x=8