What is the solution to the equation x/8 − 5 = −3

Question

solving for x
?(1 point)
Responses

16
16

−16
negative 16

−64
negative 64

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Answer 1

To solve the equation \( \frac{x}{8} - 5 = -3 \), follow these steps:

1. Add 5 to both sides: \[ \frac{x}{8} = -3 + 5 \] \[ \frac{x}{8} = 2 \]

2. Multiply both sides by 8 to isolate \( x \): \[ x = 2 \times 8 \] \[ x = 16 \]

The solution to the equation is \( x = 16 \).