Question

Solve for x:

16x + 8 = 88

Answer 1

x = 5

Explanation:

16x + 8 = 88 | Given

16x = 80 | Subtraction PoE (property of equality)

x = 5 | Division PoE

Answer 2

x = 11.25

Explanation:

88 = 8 + 16x

-8 | -8

80 = 16x

80/16 = 11.25

x = 11.25