Question

Solve 7x - 8 = 34 by isolating the variable.


28


4


6


3

Answer 1

To solve the equation \( 7x - 8 = 34 \) by isolating the variable \( x \), follow these steps:

1. Start with the equation:
\[
7x - 8 = 34
\]

2. Add 8 to both sides to isolate the term with \( x \):
\[
7x - 8 + 8 = 34 + 8
\]
This simplifies to:
\[
7x = 42
\]

3. Next, divide both sides by 7 to solve for \( x \):
\[
x = \frac{42}{7}
\]
Simplifying this gives:
\[
x = 6
\]

So, the solution is:
\[
x = 6
\]

Thus, the answer is **6**.