5x + 8 + x = 32
Combine like terms:
5x + x + 8 = 32
6x + 8 = 32
Subtract 8 from both sides:
6x = 24
Divide both sides by 6:
x = 4
To check our answer:
5(4) + 8 + 4 = 32
20 + 8 + 4 = 32
32 = 32
Final answer: x = 4
Solve the following linear equation for. Then check your answer. Show all your steps for solving and checking. 5x + 8 + x = 32
(write it like a 8th grader did it)
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