Question

Solve the following equation for x:

4x + 7 = 23-8

(1 point)
x =

Answer 1

To solve the equation \( 4x + 7 = 23 - 8 \), we first simplify the right side:

\[
23 - 8 = 15
\]

Now the equation becomes:

\[
4x + 7 = 15
\]

Next, we subtract 7 from both sides:

\[
4x = 15 - 7
\]

This simplifies to:

\[
4x = 8
\]

Now, divide both sides by 4:

\[
x = \frac{8}{4} = 2
\]

Thus, the solution is:

\[
\boxed{2}
\]