8^2 - 2x - 3 = 0

Which value of x is a solution to this equation?

1 answer

To find the value of x that is a solution to the equation 8^2 - 2x - 3 = 0, we first need to simplify the equation.

8^2 is equal to 64, so the equation becomes:

64 - 2x - 3 = 0

Now, we can combine like terms:

61 - 2x = 0

Next, we isolate the term with x by adding 2x to both sides:

61 = 2x

Now, divide both sides by 2 to solve for x:

x = 61/2

Therefore, the solution to the equation 8^2 - 2x - 3 = 0 is x = 30.5.