Question

What is the solution to this equation x + 8 + 5x = 32 - 2x

Answer 1

A. X=3 is the correct answer

Answer 2

x + 8 + 5x = 32 - 2x

combine like terms

6x + 8 = 32 - 2x

add 2x to both sides

8x + 8 = 32

subtract 8 from both sides

8x = 24

divide 8 by both sides

x = 3