What value of x makes this equation true?

Question

5x + 8 + 3x = 26 + 6x

a.36
b.17
c.16
d.9

Answer 1

b. 17

Answer 2

8 x - 6x = 26 - 8
2 x = 18
x = 9

Answer 3

I apologize for the previous incorrect answer.

To solve this equation:

5x + 8 + 3x = 26 + 6x

We can simplify it by combining the like terms:

8x + 8 = 26 + 6x

Then, we can isolate the variable terms on one side and the constant terms on the other side:

8x - 6x - 26 = -8

2x - 26 = -8

Next, we can add 26 to both sides to get rid of the constant term on the left side:

2x = 18

Finally, we can divide both sides by 2 to isolate the variable:

x = 9

Therefore, the answer is (d) 9.