Question

Solve the equation for x

6x + 8 = 50

Answer 1

`\huge\text{Hey there!}`

`\mathsf{6x + 8 = 50}`

`\large\text{SUBTRACT \boxed{\textsf 8} to BOTH SIDES}`

`\mathsf{6x + 8 - 8 = 50 - 8}`

`\large\text{CANCEL out: \boxed{\mathsf{8 - 8}} because it gives you 0}`

`\large\text{KEEP: \boxed{\mathsf{50 - 8}} because it help solve for the x-value}`

`\mathsf{6x = 50 - 8}`

`\large\text{New equation: } \mathsf{6x = 42}`

`\large\text{DIVIDE \boxed{\mathsf{6}} to BOTH SIDES sides}`

`\mathsf{(6x)/(6) = (42)/(6)}`

`\large\text{CANCEL out: \boxed{\mathsf{(6)/(6)}} because it gives you 1}`

`\large\text{KEEP: \boxed{\mathsf{(42)/(6)}} because it gives you the x-value}`

`\mathsf{x = (42)/(6)}`

`\mathsf{x = 7}`

`\huge\text{Therefore, your answer should be: \boxed{\mathsf{x = 7}}}\huge\checkmark`

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Answer 2

x=7

Explanation:

To solve the equation for x, isolate it on one side of the equation.

6x+8=50

Subtract by 8 from both sides.

6x+8-8=50-8

Solve.

50-8=42

6x=42

Divide by 6 from both sides.

6x/6=42/6

Solve.

Divide.

42/6=7

`\Rightarrow \boxed{\sf{x=7}}`

Therefore, the solution is x=7, which is the correct answer.

I hope this helps, let me know if you have any questions.