Question

Solve:
5x + 8 + x = 32

1. Combine like terms on the left:
(5x + x) + 8 = 32 → 6x + 8 = 32

2. Subtract 8 from both sides:
6x = 32 − 8 → 6x = 24

3. Divide both sides by 6:
x = 24 / 6 → x = 4

Check:
Substitute x = 4 into the original equation:
5(4) + 8 + 4 = 20 + 8 + 4 = 32, which equals the right-hand side.

Therefore x = 4 (checked and correct).
Summarize this into a 8th graders words

Answer 1

Start: 5x + 8 + x = 32

1. Combine the x-terms: 5x + x = 6x, so 6x + 8 = 32.
2. Move 8 to the other side by subtracting 8: 6x = 24.
3. Divide both sides by 6 to get x alone: x = 24 ÷ 6 = 4.

Check: 5(4) + 8 + 4 = 20 + 8 + 4 = 32, so x = 4 is correct.