Question

What is the solution 5x-4+3x=36

Answer 1

5x-4+3x =36

8x -4=36

+4 +4

8x =40

40/8=5

Answer 2

Simplify 5x - 4 + 3x to 8x - 4

8x - 4 = 36

Add 4 to both sides

8x = 36 + 4

Simplify 36 + 4 to 40

8x = 40

Divide both sides by 8

x = 40/8

Simplify 40/8 to 5

x = 5