Question

Solve the equation 6+8x=58

Answer 1

Answer: x=13/2

Explanation:

move the constant to the right hand side and change its sign.

you should get 8x=58-6

then subtract 58-6

new equation = 8x=52 then divide both sides by 8

8x/8 cancles out eachother

52/8 is 6.5

answer x=6.5 or in other words x=13/2

Answer 2

6.5

Explanation:

6+8x=58

subtract the 6 from both sides to get 8x=52

Divide by 8 and then get x=6.5