Question

solve the following linear equation for x. then check ur answer. show all ur steps for solving and checking. 5x + 8 + x = 32

Answer 1

To solve the given equation 5x + 8 + x = 32 for x, we first need to combine like terms:

5x + 8 + x = 32
6x + 8 = 32

Subtract 8 from both sides of the equation:

6x = 24

Divide both sides by 6 to solve for x:

x = 24 / 6
x = 4

To check our answer, substitute x = 4 back into the original equation:

5(4) + 8 + 4 = 32
20 + 8 + 4 = 32
32 = 32

The equation holds true for x = 4. Therefore, the solution to the equation is x = 4.