Question

What is x in the equation 2x-8=27​

Answer 1

x=17.5 or 35/2

Explanation:

2x-8=27

Step 1: cancel out the 8 by adding it to both sides of the equation.

2x-8=27

+8=+8

The 8 cancels out, and we get:

2x=35

Step 2:divide 2 on both sides:

2x=35

-----=-----

2 2

We now get:

x=17.5 or 35/2

hope this helps :)

Answer 2

x=35/2

Explanation:

you have to add 8, than divide by two