Determine whether the statement, given in inverted commas" is trueor false. If the statement is false, make the necessary change(s) to produce a true statement: "5 + 3(x - 4) = 8(x - 4) = 8x - 32"

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Determine whether the statement, given in inverted commas" is trueor false. If the statement is false, make the necessary change(s) to produce a true statement:

"5 + 3(x - 4) = 8(x - 4) = 8x - 32"

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