Question

6+8(x-1)=(3+4) what does x equal

Answer 1

To solve the equation \( 6 + 8(x - 1) = 3 + 4 \), we can follow these steps:

1. First, simplify the right side of the equation:
\[
3 + 4 = 7
\]
Thus, the equation becomes:
\[
6 + 8(x - 1) = 7
\]

2. Next, simplify the left side:
\[
8(x - 1) = 8x - 8
\]
So we rewrite the equation:
\[
6 + 8x - 8 = 7
\]

3. Combine like terms on the left side:
\[
8x - 2 = 7
\]

4. Add 2 to both sides to isolate the term with \( x \):
\[
8x = 7 + 2
\]
\[
8x = 9
\]

5. Finally, divide both sides by 8 to solve for \( x \):
\[
x = \frac{9}{8}
\]

So, \( x \) equals \( \frac{9}{8} \) or \( 1.125 \).