Question

What is the value of x if 5x+6
=8?​

Answer 1

5x+6=8

move +6 to the other side

sign changes from +6 to -6

5x+6-6=8-6

5x=8-6

5x=2

divide both sides by 5 to get x by itself

5x/5=2/5

Answer:

x=2/5

Answer 2

x=2/5

Explanation:

5x+6=8

• 5x=8-6
• 5x=2
• x=2/5