Question

What is the answer to 1/8(8x+15)=24

Answer 1

x = 177/8

Explanation:

First, we must get rid of the fraction by multiplying 8 by both sides.

8 · 1/8(8x + 15) = 24 · 8

1(8x + 15) = 192

8x + 15 = 192

Then we simplify. First subtract 15 from both sides.

8x + 15 - 15 = 192 - 15

8x = 177

Then divide 8 from both sides.

8x/8 = 177/8

x = 177/8