Question

Solve the following linear equation for x
. Then check your answer. Show all your steps for solving and checking.

5x+8+x=32

(4 points)

Answer 1

Solve: 5x + 8 + x = 32

1. Combine like terms on the left: 5x + x = 6x, so
6x + 8 = 32.

2. Subtract 8 from both sides:
6x + 8 - 8 = 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 matches the right side.

Answer: x = 4.