Question

Find the value of x


1) 8x + 4 = 20
2) 5x + 2 = 27
3) 3x + 6 = 15"

Answer 1

1) x = 2

2) x = 5

3) x = 3

Explanation:

1) 8x + 4 = 20

8x = 20 - 4

8x = 16

x = 2

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2) 5x + 2 =27

5x = 27 - 2

5x = 25

x = 5

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3) 3x + 6 = 15

3x = 15-6

3x = 9

x = 3