Question

Solve the following linear equation for x. Then check your answer. Show all your steps for solving and checking. 5x+8+x=32

Answer 1

Solve: 5x + 8 + x = 32

1. Combine like terms (5x + x = 6x):
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 side.

Answer: x = 4 (checked and correct).