Question

8x + 2 = 26

can someone please help?..

Answer 1

x = 3

Explanation:

8x + 2 = 26

8x = 26 - 2

8x = 24

x = 24/8

x = 3

Check:

8*3 + 2 = 26

24 + 2 = 26

Answer 2

8x = 26 - 2
8x = 24
X = 24/8
X = 3.
To verify, plug the x value in the equation