To solve the equation 5x+8+x=32, we can combine like terms:
5x + x + 8 = 32
6x + 8 = 32
Next, we want to get rid of the 8 on the left side of the equation. To do this, we subtract 8 from both sides:
6x + 8 - 8 = 32 - 8
6x = 24
Now, we want to isolate x. To do this, we divide both sides by 6:
(6x)/6 = 24/6
x = 4
To check our answer, we substitute x = 4 back into the original equation and see if it holds true:
5(4) + 8 + 4 = 32
20 + 8 + 4 = 32
32 = 32
Since the equation is true when x = 4, our answer is correct.
Solve the following linear equation for x . Then check your answer. Show all your steps for solving and checking.
5x+8+x=32
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