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

Question

5x+8+x=32
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Answer 1

5x + 8 + x = 32
Combine like terms:
6x + 8 = 32
Subtract 8 from both sides:
6x = 24
Divide by 6:
x = 4

Checking the answer:
5(4) + 8 + 4 = 32
20 + 8 + 4 = 32
32 = 32

Therefore, the solution x = 4 is correct.