To solve the equation 5x + 8 + x = 32, we first combine like terms:
6x + 8 = 32
Next, we isolate the variable by subtracting 8 from both sides:
6x = 32 - 8
6x = 24
To solve for x, we divide both sides by 6:
x = 24/6
x = 4
To check our answer, substitute x = 4 back into the original equation:
5(4) + 8 + 4 = 32
20 + 8 + 4 = 32
32 = 32
Therefore, x = 4 is the correct solution.
Solve the following linear equation for x . Then check your answer. Show all your steps for solving and checking. 5x+8+x=32
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