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8x + 5 = 35

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8x + 5 = 35
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Subtract 5 from each side
8x + 5 - 5 = 35 - 5
8x = 30
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Divide each side by the number 8
8x ÷ 8 = 30 ÷ 8
x = 15/4 or 3.75 or 3 3/4
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