Question

5x + 8 - x = 32
Please help!

Answer 1

Answer: x=6

Explanation:

5x + 8 - x = 32

-8 -8

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5x - x = 24

4x = 24

divide by 4 on both sides

x = 6

Answer 2

Answer: x= 6

Explanation:

5x + 8 - x = 32

(5-1)x + 8 =32

4x + 8 = 32

-8 = -8

4x = 24

4 4

x = 6