Question

Find the value of x.
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2x
4x

Answer 1

56

Explanation:

Simplifying

x + 7x = 56 + 8

Combine like terms: x + 7x = 8x

8x = 56 + 8

Combine like terms: 56 + 8 = 64

8x = 64

Solving

8x = 64

Solving for variable 'x'.

Move all terms containing x to the left, all other terms to the right.

Divide each side by '8'.

x = 8

Simplifying

x = 8