Question

Solve the equation 5x +8=24

Answer 1

I believe it is 3.2 if the equation is typed correctly

Explanation:

5x+8=24

5x=24-8

5x=16

then we divide by 5 to get x

5x/5 = 16/5

x=3.2

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Answer 2

x = 3.2

Explanation:

5x + 8 = 24

5x = 16

5+5+5+1

1 is a 1/5 or .2 of a 5

x = 3.2

So, therefore, x would be 3.2