Register
When 8 is added to the number that is produced by doubling the number x, the result is equal to 8 times the number that is 5 less than x. What is the value of x? can someone help me i am confused
159k views
4 votes
When 8 is added to the number that is produced by doubling the number x, the result is equal to 8 times the number that is 5 less than x. What is the value of x?

can someone help me i am confused

User EverPresent
by
7.1k points

2 Answers

4 votes

Answer:

It is 8

Explanation:


User Misantronic
by
8.1k points
1 vote
2x+8 = 8(x-5)
expand the rhs to get
2x+8 = 8x-40
now we minus 2x and add 40 to make one side without the unknown and the other with the unknown. you have
48 = 6x
x = 48/6
= 8
User Zero Fiber
by
7.8k points
Ask a Question
Welcome to QAmmunity.org, where you can ask questions and receive answers from other members of our community.

9.4m questions

12.1m answers

Other Questions

How do you can you solve this problem 37 + y = 87; y =
What is .725 as a fraction
How do you estimate of 4 5/8 X 1/3
A bathtub is being filled with water. After 3 minutes 4/5 of the tub is full. Assuming the rate is constant, how much longer will it take to fill the tub?
Write words to match the expression. 24- ( 6+3)
Link Copied!