Question

Find the value of x.
42°
(5x + 2)

Answer 1

x=8

Explanation:

assuming this is what you mean:

(5x+2)=42

try to

isolate the variable by subtracting 2 from both sides

5x=40

continue to isolate the variable

divide by 5 on both sides

5x/5=40/5

x=8